Cubs vs Marlins Recap: Chicago Rallies

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

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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