Introduction to the Game
The Miami Marlins came back to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Monday night, with Jesús Sánchez hitting a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple. Sánchez finished with three hits and four RBIs, playing a crucial role in the Marlins’ victory.
Game Highlights
Rookie catcher Agustín Ramírez also went deep in the first inning for the Marlins, who squandered two leads before Sánchez’s two-run triple won it with two outs in the ninth. Miami was down to its last strike against reliever Daniel Palencia when Derek Hill doubled on an 0-2 count and Javier Sanoja walked. Sánchez then hit a hard smash past first baseman Michael Busch and into the right-field corner, sending both runners home for the Marlins’ sixth walk-off win of the season.
Performance of the Players
Miguel Amaya homered, doubled and drove in five runs for the NL Central-leading Cubs. Recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day, Matt Shaw hit an RBI double that capped a four-run sixth against Marlins reliever Jesús Tinoco and gave Chicago a 7-6 lead. Moisés Ballesteros hit a run-scoring single and scored on Amaya’s two-run double. Cubs starter Ben Brown retired 12 straight until the Marlins chased him with a four-run fifth. Liam Hicks hit an RBI triple and Sanoja, Sánchez and Otto López added run-scoring singles.
Pitching Performance
Brown gave up six runs and seven hits while striking out seven in 4 2/3 innings. Amaya’s three-run homer off Marlins starter Edward Cabrera in the fourth erased a 2-0 deficit. Cabrera completed five innings of three run-ball. He allowed five hits and struck out seven. Valente Bellozo threw three scoreless innings of relief for the win.
Key Moments in the Game
Consecutive homers from Sánchez and Ramírez in the first put Miami ahead 2-0. Sánchez’s 409-foot drive to right-center was the first leadoff homer of his career. The Cubs threatened against Bellozo in the ninth on Seiya Suzuki’s one-out walk and Dansby Swanson’s two-out single. But he retired Nico Hoerner on a flyout to center.
Key Moment
The Cubs threatened against Bellozo in the ninth on Seiya Suzuki’s one-out walk and Dansby Swanson’s two-out single. But he retired Nico Hoerner on a flyout to center.
Key Stat
The four runs charged against Tinoco ended a string of 16 scoreless innings by Marlins relievers.
Up Next
Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon (2-3, 4.53 ERA) starts Tuesday against Marlins LHP Ryan Weathers (1-0, 1.80).
Conclusion
The Miami Marlins’ win over the Chicago Cubs was an exciting game with many twists and turns. Sánchez’s leadoff homer and game-ending triple were the highlights of the game, and his performance played a crucial role in the Marlins’ victory. The game was a testament to the team’s perseverance and determination.
FAQs
Q: Who hit a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple in the game?
A: Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple in the game.
Q: Which team won the game?
A: The Miami Marlins won the game.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score of the game was 8-7 in favor of the Marlins.
Q: Who pitched for the Cubs in the next game?
A: Jameson Taillon pitched for the Cubs in the next game.
