Ryan McMahon’s blast powers Rockies past Marlins

Rockies explode for six runs in the sixth

Ryan McMahon's solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference as the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Thursday night.

The Rockies, who have won three straight games, improved to 17-27 on the season.

The Marlins, who have lost four straight games, fell to 15-29 on the season.

McMahon's home run came off Marlins reliever Anthony Bender. It was McMahon's 10th home run of the season.

The Rockies took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a RBI single by Charlie Blackmon.

The Marlins tied the game in the second inning on a RBI single by Jesus Sanchez.

The Rockies regained the lead in the third inning on a RBI single by C.J. Cron.

The Marlins tied the game again in the fourth inning on a RBI groundout by Miguel Rojas.

The Rockies broke the game open in the sixth inning with a six-run rally.

Brendan Rodgers started the rally with a RBI single.

Yonathan Daza followed with a RBI double.

Randal Grichuk then hit a two-run double.

McMahon capped the rally with his solo home run.

The Marlins scored two runs in the seventh inning on a RBI single by Sanchez and a RBI groundout by Rojas.

However, the Rockies bullpen was able to hold on for the win.

Carlos Estevez pitched a scoreless eighth inning.

Daniel Bard pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his eighth save of the season.

The Rockies will face the Marlins again on Friday night.