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Rockies blow ninth-inning lead, but beat Marlins 7-6 on Ezequiel Tovar’s first career walk-off hit to win series

Kyle Freeland threw five-innings of two-run ball, and the bullpen was solid up until closer Pierce Johnson imploded

Colorado Rockies right fielder Randal Grichuk (15) is tagged out stealing second base at Coors Field on May 25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Rockies took on the Miami Marlins. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies right fielder Randal Grichuk (15) is tagged out stealing second base at Coors Field on May 25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Rockies took on the Miami Marlins. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Kyle Newman, digital prep sports editor for The Denver Post.
By | knewman@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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If the Rockies could bottle Thursday's formula and apply it all season, they would: A strong performance by Kyle Freeland. A mostly nails performance by the bullpen. And timely, late-inning hitting by the offense.
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