Heartbreaking Loss in a Rollercoaster Game
As a proud Rockies fan, last night's game was an emotional ride that almost ended in a thrilling comeback!
Despite a valiant effort, we fell just short with a score of 9-7 against the Marlins. Let's dive into the highlights of our Rockies' performance!Offensive Sparks and Power Plays
Our boys had their moments of brilliance at the plate. Blaine Crim had a standout performance with not just one, but two monster homers, towering 406 feet and 424 feet, respectively.
It was a welcome sight seeing Yanquiel Fernandez smacking a 415-foot blast to keep the scoreboard ticking for the Rockies. And how about the clutch performance by Mickey Moniak in the 9th inning? 
His massive 452-foot home run had us dreaming of a complete comeback!Tough Moments on the Field
We encountered some rough patches, notably Kyle Karros had a fielding hiccup in the 2nd inning which allowed the Marlins to get on board early. Let's not forget the unfortunate throwing error by Ryan Ritter that opened the gates for the Marlins in the 8th inning. But baseball is a team sport, and together, we battled through!Never Giving Up
Despite trailing behind for a significant part of the game, our Rockies never gave up. Tyler Freeman showed hustle with his brave steal in the 1st inning, and Ryan Ritter kept fighting until the end with a clutch double in the 9th that brought in Fernandez. After an impressive late-game rally, we came agonizingly close but unfortunately couldn’t close the gap completely.Even with the loss, the game showcased the fighting spirit of our Rockies, and every fan knows that any given night our team has what it takes to come out on top! Keep roaring, Rockies!
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Rockies (September 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 0 |