Marlins Sweep Rockies, Eyeing Historic Start

0:00It's March 29th, from first pitch to the final out. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. The Miami Marlins are off to a 2-0 start this season, sweeping the first two games against the Colorado Rockies. Is their first perfect opening since 2014, and now they're eyeing a 3-0 mark they haven't hit in 17 years? Pitching has been lights out, with Sandy Alcantara tossing a gym on Friday, giving up just one run, and Yuri Perez striking out 8-over-7, innings on Saturday. The bats chipped in enough, especially after some early struggles to keep the wins coming. Fans are buzzing about young stars like Owen Casey, who's already got three hits in the series, including a clutch RBI single to win Saturdays. Game. Closer Pete Fairbanks notched his second save, proving why the front-off has signed him. Even catcher Augustine Ramirez is stepping up defensively after a rough year behind the plate. This squad looks more talented overall than the 2019 that started 3-0, but missed the

1:04playoffs. With three wildcard spots now, their early hot streak could build real momentum even as Saturday's crowd dipped by 10,000 from opening day. Max Meyer takes the hill Sunday against the Rockies Jose Cantana with a sweep on the line. If they pull it off, expect the energy and the turnouts to keep rising as this Marlins run gained steam.