What happened: The Colorado Rockies broke the game open with a seven-run inning on their way to a 14-4 win over the Miami Marlins. Mickey Moniak led the charge, homering in his first at-bat for the third straight game. The offensive outburst delivered 14 runs and closed out the series at two games apiece.
Why it matters: The result splits the four-game set 2-2 after Miami had taken a 2-1 edge, salvaging the finale for a Colorado club sitting at 34-53. It was a rare eruption for a lineup that has averaged just 4.6 runs per game this season, and Moniak's sustained power stretch gives the Rockies a bright spot amid a difficult year.
By the numbers: Colorado is 34-53 on the season, scoring 4.6 runs per game and allowing 5.8. Moniak has now homered in his first at-bat in three consecutive games. The 14 runs matched the kind of ceiling the Rockies showed in a 23-9 win at the Athletics on June 14.
What to watch: Watch whether Moniak's leadoff power surge carries into Colorado's next series and whether the offense can string together outings like this on the road.