Cubs Beat Marlins 5-2

Game Summary

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki homered in the fifth inning to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Monday night.

Top Performers

Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 for Chicago, and Kyle Tucker hit an RBI triple. The NL Central leaders had dropped four of five.

Cubs right-hander Colin Rea (3-0) allowed two runs and six hits in a season-high 6 2/3 innings.

Rea was replaced by Daniel Palencia after Derek Hill hit a two-run homer for Miami. Palencia got four outs before Drew Pomeranz handled the ninth for his first save since 2020.

Marlins’ Struggles

Last-place Miami lost for the 12th time in 15 games.

Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill (2-4) was charged with three runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Turning Point

Fifth Inning Rally

The Cubs grabbed control in the fifth. Nico Hoerner singled and scored on Swanson’s ninth homer, a drive to left-center. Tucker tripled home Amaya and Suzuki followed with his 10th homer against Anthony Veneziano.

Hill returned on Monday after missing 22 games with a left wrist sprain.

Key Moment

Miami put a runner on with two out in the ninth when Connor Norby reached on a pinch-hit single. But Pomeranz struck out Hill looking.

Key Stat

The Cubs entered with an NL-leading 233 runs, but they had scored two or fewer runs in four of their previous seven games.

Up Next

Miami RHP Valente Bellozo (0-2, 3.50 ERA) faces Chicago RHP Ben Brown (3-3, 4.95 ERA) on Tuesday.

Conclusion

The Chicago Cubs’ win over the Miami Marlins marked a significant turnaround for the team, which had previously dropped four of five games. With standout performances from Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, and Miguel Amaya, the Cubs were able to secure a 5-2 victory.

FAQs

• Q: Who homered for the Cubs in the fifth inning?
  A: Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs in the fifth inning.
• Q: What was the final score of the game?
  A: The final score was 5-2 in favor of the Cubs.
• Q: Who will be starting for the Marlins in the next game?
  A: Valente Bellozo will be starting for the Marlins in the next game.
• Q: Who earned the save for the Cubs?
  A: Drew Pomeranz earned the save for the Cubs.