The Marlins defeated the Rockies 4-1 on Friday night as Anibal Sanchez flirted with his second career no-hitter. Dexter Flower led off the ninth inning with a single for Colorado, the first hit of Sanchez. Sanchez (1-1) had a career-high nine strikeouts and allowed one unearned run. He threw a no-hitter for Florida in 2006. "It was awesome to have the opportunity to almost throw again a no-hitter," Sanchez said. "I'm excited."