Marlins vs Rockies Preview: Alcantara Battles Coors

Sandy Alcantara is the ace Miami needs right now. This Dominican right-hander sits at 5-0 with a microscopic 1.84 ERA. He's been nearly untouchable this season. The Marlins are 44-40 and hungry to climb back into contention. Alcantara's powerful fastball and durability mean he can pitch deep into games and keep runs off the board. When he's locked in like this, opposing hitters face a mountain to climb. The Rockies' lineup will have their hands full Tuesday night at Coors Field.

Hunter Goodman is the Rockies' breakout catcher. He hit an All-Star .278 last year with 31 home runs. Goodman brings power and consistency from behind the plate. Ezequiel Tovar won a Gold Glove at shortstop. In 2024, he led the National League with 45 doubles. Injuries limited him last season, but when healthy, Tovar is a complete player. Jordan Beck offers more youth and potential in left field. These three give Colorado offense to work with at home.

Coors Field is one of baseball's toughest places to pitch. The thin air makes balls fly farther and faster. Colorado's pitching staff battles that challenge every single game. The Rockies are 33-51 this season and dropped their last game. Alcantara will need his best stuff to keep the ball down. If he can execute his fastball and control the strike zone, Miami stays in this game. The Marlins just won 8 of their last 10 games. Momentum is on their side heading into Tuesday.