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The Miami Marlins edged the Colorado Rockies 4–3 on March 29 at loanDepot park in a spring training contest that highlighted Miami's pitching depth and Colorado's offensive struggles. The Marlins' starter was sharp, recording 11 strikeouts while allowing just 6 hits and 3 earned runs for a 2.00 ERA, while the Rockies' pitcher surrendered 8 hits and 4 earned runs across his outing. Colorado's lineup was particularly ineffective, mustering only 6 hits with a .531 OPS and striking out 11 times, unable to capitalize on their 2 walks. Miami's offense was modest but sufficient, collecting 8 hits and 5 walks to support a .774 OPS, though they committed 2 errors in the field. The Marlins' 1 home run proved decisive in a low-scoring affair where pitching and run prevention ultimately separated the teams. Colorado's continued difficulty generating consistent offensive output through the spring could signal ongoing lineup construction concerns heading into the regular season.