Cal Quantrill Looks to Stop Rockies' Sweep in Series Finale Against Marlins

Cal Quantrill will face his former team, the Colorado Rockies, in a finale of a three-game series on Wednesday. Quantrill, who led the Rockies in wins last season, has been solid in Miami this year despite having only three wins. He will face Kyle Freeland, who is looking for his first win of the season. The Rockies have won the first two games of the series, including a 3-2 triumph on Tuesday, and are on a rare winning streak this season.

In a crucial matchup on Wednesday, Miami Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill will face his former team, the Colorado Rockies, in the finale of a three-game series. Quantrill, who led the Rockies in wins last season, has been a reliable starter for the Marlins this year despite only recording three wins. He will be up against Kyle Freeland, who is seeking his first win of the season.

The Rockies have won the first two games of the series, including a 3-2 victory on Tuesday, and are on a rare winning streak this season. They have not had two key players available for the series, with closer Zach Agnos placed on the bereavement list and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar sidelined due to left oblique soreness.

Quantrill has been solid in his seven career outings against the Rockies, going 1-2 with a 5.84 ERA. His most recent start, against the San Francisco Giants, saw him permit two runs on eight hits and a walk in five innings. Despite fanning a season-high seven batters, he was a hard-luck loser in that outing.

Freeland, on the other hand, has gone winless in his past 15 starts and has not recorded a victory since Sept. 8, 2024. He leads the Rockies with five quality starts in 2025 but has not received much support when he pitches well. His latest outing was a 4-2 loss against the Mets, where he permitted three runs on seven hits and no walks in six innings.

The Rockies are on pace to set the worst record in the modern era but are currently enjoying a rare roll. They clinched their first series win of the season despite not having two key players available. The Marlins, however, are looking to break their own losing streak and secure a series sweep.

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cal-quantrill-looks-stop-rockies-sweeping-marlins-2025-06-04/
[2] https://www.purplerow.com/2025/5/30/24440185/colorado-rockies-new-york-mets-game-no-57-thread-kyle-freeland-vs-david-peterson
[3] https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2025-06-03/rockies-snap-streak-of-22-straight-series-losses-dating-to-24-with-3-2-win-over-marlins