The Chicago Cubs used a late offensive burst to defeat the Miami Marlins 6-4 at LoanDepot Park, capping off a comeback win behind key performances from Christopher Morel and Dansby Swanson.
Down 4-3 entering the eighth inning, Chicago scored three unanswered runs and shut the door in the ninth with solid bullpen work from Adbert Alzolay.
Scoring Summary
- 2nd Inning:
- MIA – Jazz Chisholm Jr., RBI triple (1-0)
- 3rd Inning:
- CHC – Nico Hoerner, RBI groundout (1-1)
- 4th Inning:
- MIA – Jake Burger, 2-run HR (3-1)
- 6th Inning:
- CHC – Christopher Morel, 2-RBI double (3-3)
- 7th Inning:
- MIA – Luis Arraez, RBI single (4-3)
- 8th Inning:
- CHC – Dansby Swanson, go-ahead 2-RBI single (5-4)
- CHC – Ian Happ, RBI double (6-4)
Top Performers
Chicago Cubs:
- Christopher Morel: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 SB
- Dansby Swanson: 1-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Adbert Alzolay: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 K, Save
Miami Marlins:
- Jake Burger: 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBIs
- Luis Arraez: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
- Edward Cabrera: 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 K
Game Stats
| Stat | Cubs | Marlins |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 10 | 8 |
| Runners LOB | 7 | 6 |
| Errors | 1 | 0 |
| HRs | 0 | 1 |
Takeaways
- Chicago’s lineup showed resilience, delivering late-game clutch hits.
- Miami’s bullpen faltered, giving up 3 runs in the final two innings.
- Adbert Alzolay continues to prove reliable as Chicago’s closer.
Next Up
The Cubs continue their road trip with a series against the Braves, while the Marlins prepare to host the Phillies.
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