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Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs

MLBSeptember 22, 2026Wrigley Field62°F, partly cloudy, wind 13 mph in from CF

MarlinsMiamiMIAWon77-80

Marlins 8, Cubs 2

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CubsChicagoCHC87-70
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Miami Marlins stymie Chicago's push for NL wild card with 8-2 victory over the CubsGriffin Conine drove in Esteury Ruiz with a tiebreaking single in Miami's six-run 12th inning, and the Marlins stymied Chicago's push for an NL wild card with an 8-2 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Heriberto Hernández strikes out swinging.
  2.  Otto Lopez grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Kyle Stowers hit by pitch.
  4.  Javier Sanoja grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Kyle Stowers out at 2nd.

Bot 1st

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out to third baseman Javier Sanoja.
  2.  Seiya Suzuki pops out to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos in foul territory.
  3.  Michael Busch singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Griffin Conine.
  4.  Michael Conforto lines out to right fielder Griffin Conine.

Top 2nd

  1.  Agustín Ramírez lines out sharply to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  Esteury Ruiz called out on strikes.
  3.  Griffin Conine flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Ian Happ grounds out, second baseman Jared Serna to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
  2.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
  3.  Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging.

Top 3rd

  1.  Deyvison De Los Santos strikes out swinging.
  2.  Jared Serna strikes out swinging.
  3.  Heriberto Hernández singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  4.  Cubs challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: pitcher Shota Imanaga picks off Heriberto Hernández at 1st on throw to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Carson Kelly strikes out swinging.
  2.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong walks.
  4.  Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  Otto Lopez strikes out swinging.
  2.  Kyle Stowers doubles (27) on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.MIA 52%
  3.  Javier Sanoja singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Kyle Stowers to 3rd.MIA 58%
  4.  Agustín Ramírez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Kyle Stowers scores. Javier Sanoja to 2nd.MIA 68%
  5.  Esteury Ruiz strikes out swinging.MIA 63%
  6.  Griffin Conine grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Shota Imanaga.

Bot 4th

  1.  Michael Busch pops out to third baseman Javier Sanoja.
  2.  Michael Conforto pops out to catcher Agustín Ramírez in foul territory.
  3.  Marlins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Ian Happ called out on strikes.

Top 5th

  1.  Deyvison De Los Santos grounds out softly, catcher Carson Kelly to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Jared Serna strikes out swinging.
  3.  Heriberto Hernández flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bot 5th

  1.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
  2.  Pedro Ramírez flies out to second baseman Jared Serna.
  3.  Carson Kelly singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jared Serna.
  4.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Otto Lopez grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Kyle Stowers homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field.MIA 77%
  3.  Javier Sanoja flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  4.  Agustín Ramírez pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Bot 6th

  1.  Cubs challenged (play at 1st): Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, second baseman Jared Serna to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
  2.  Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to right fielder Griffin Conine. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.MIA 53%
  3.  Michael Busch reaches on a fielder's choice. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd. Throwing error by first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.CHC 57%
  4.  Matt Shaw strikes out on a foul tip.
  5.  Ian Happ singles on a ground ball to right fielder Griffin Conine. Seiya Suzuki scores. Michael Busch to 3rd.CHC 68%
  6.  Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. Ian Happ to 2nd.
  7.  Pedro Ramírez lines out to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.CHC 63%
  8.  Carson Kelly strikes out on a foul tip.CHC 52%

Top 7th

  1.  Esteury Ruiz called out on strikes.
  2.  Griffin Conine strikes out swinging.
  3.  Deyvison De Los Santos hit by pitch.
  4.  Jakob Marsee flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bot 7th

  1.  Dansby Swanson grounds out softly, pitcher Michael Petersen to first baseman Griffin Conine.
  2.  Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki doubles (31) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee.
  4.  Michael Petersen intentionally walks Michael Busch.
  5.  Matt Shaw lines out to right fielder Esteury Ruiz.CHC 52%

Top 8th

  1.  Heriberto Hernández flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  2.  Otto Lopez grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Kyle Stowers grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 8th

  1.  Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
  3.  Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging.

Top 9th

  1.  Javier Sanoja called out on strikes.
  2.  Joe Mack singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.CHC 50%
  3.  Esteury Ruiz lines out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.CHC 59%
  4.  Griffin Conine flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Bot 9th

  1.  Carson Kelly grounds out, second baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Griffin Conine.
  2.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.CHC 54%
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles (31) on a line drive to right fielder Esteury Ruiz.CHC 61%
  4.  Seiya Suzuki flies out to second baseman Javier Sanoja.CHC 54%

Top 10th

  1.  Graham Pauley strikes out swinging.MIA 54%
  2.  Jakob Marsee strikes out swinging.CHC 55%
  3.  Heriberto Hernández lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.CHC 63%

Bot 10th

  1.  Jack Ralston intentionally walks Michael Busch.CHC 80%
  2.  Matt Shaw bunt pops out softly to pitcher Jack Ralston.CHC 73%
  3.  Ian Happ flies out to left fielder Heriberto Hernández.CHC 64%
  4.  Marlins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nico Hoerner walks. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd. Michael Busch to 2nd.CHC 71%
  5.  Pedro Ramírez grounds out, second baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Griffin Conine.CHC 54%

Top 11th

  1.  Otto Lopez singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Heriberto Hernández to 3rd.MIA 65%
  2.  Kyle Stowers strikes out swinging.
  3.  Ryan Zeferjahn intentionally walks Javier Sanoja.
  4.  Joe Mack pops out to first baseman Michael Busch in foul territory.MIA 56%
  5.  Esteury Ruiz lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.CHC 63%

Bot 11th

  1.  Carson Kelly strikes out swinging.CHC 69%
  2.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.CHC 61%
  3.  Josh Ekness intentionally walks Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  4.  Seiya Suzuki grounds out, second baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Griffin Conine.CHC 54%

Top 12th

  1.  Marlins challenge (tag play): Griffin Conine singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ian Happ. Esteury Ruiz scores. Griffin Conine out at 1st on the throw, left fielder Ian Happ to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.MIA 71%
  2.  Graham Pauley out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Caleb Thielbar to first baseman Michael Busch. Griffin Conine to 2nd.MIA 77%
  3.  Jakob Marsee singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Griffin Conine scores.MIA 90%
  4.  Heriberto Hernández walks. Jakob Marsee to 2nd.
  5.  Otto Lopez hit by pitch. Jakob Marsee to 3rd. Heriberto Hernández to 2nd.
  6.  Kyle Stowers walks. Jakob Marsee scores. Heriberto Hernández to 3rd. Otto Lopez to 2nd.
  7.  Javier Sanoja singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Heriberto Hernández scores. Otto Lopez to 3rd. Kyle Stowers to 2nd.
  8.  Joe Mack singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Otto Lopez scores. Kyle Stowers scores. Javier Sanoja to 2nd.
  9.  Esteury Ruiz strikes out swinging.
  10.  Griffin Conine grounds out, pitcher Edward Cabrera to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 12th

  1.  Michael Busch strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  Matt Shaw strikes out swinging.
  3.  Ian Happ grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Griffin Conine.

Top 4th

  1.  MIA 1, CHC 0Agustín Ramírez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Kyle Stowers scores. Javier Sanoja to 2nd.MIA 68%

Top 6th

  1.  MIA 2, CHC 0Kyle Stowers homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field.MIA 77%

Bot 6th

  1.  MIA 2, CHC 1Michael Busch reaches on a fielder's choice. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd. Throwing error by first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.CHC 57%
  2.  MIA 2, CHC 2Ian Happ singles on a ground ball to right fielder Griffin Conine. Seiya Suzuki scores. Michael Busch to 3rd.CHC 68%

Top 12th

  1.  MIA 3, CHC 2Marlins challenge (tag play): Griffin Conine singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ian Happ. Esteury Ruiz scores. Griffin Conine out at 1st on the throw, left fielder Ian Happ to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.MIA 71%
  2.  MIA 4, CHC 2Jakob Marsee singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Griffin Conine scores.MIA 90%
  3.  MIA 5, CHC 2Kyle Stowers walks. Jakob Marsee scores. Heriberto Hernández to 3rd. Otto Lopez to 2nd.
  4.  MIA 6, CHC 2Javier Sanoja singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Heriberto Hernández scores. Otto Lopez to 3rd. Kyle Stowers to 2nd.
  5.  MIA 8, CHC 2Joe Mack singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Otto Lopez scores. Kyle Stowers scores. Javier Sanoja to 2nd.

Win probability

Bot 6th · Biggest swing #1 · MIA 2–0 CHC

Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to right fielder Griffin Conine. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.

MIA 53%CHC +25 pts

Game leaders

MarlinsMiami

CubsChicago

Team stats

  • MIA 1ErrorsCHC 0
  • MIA 11HitsCHC 7
  • MIA 1Home runsCHC 0
  • MIA 3WalksCHC 5
  • MIA 14StrikeoutsCHC 17
  • MIA 23Left on baseCHC 29
  • MIA 1Stolen basesCHC 1
All team stats
  • MIA 12.0IpCHC 12.0
  • MIA 7HCHC 11
  • MIA 2RCHC 8
  • MIA 1ErCHC 7
  • MIA 5BbCHC 3
  • MIA 17SoCHC 14
  • MIA 0HrCHC 1
  • MIA 210PCHC 208
  • MIA 9ACHC 10
  • MIA 36PoCHC 36
  • MIA 46TcCHC 46
  • MIA 8RCHC 2
  • MIA 12bCHC 2
  • MIA 8RbiCHC 1
  • MIA 45AbCHC 44

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Heriberto Hernández LF5110011.228
Otto Lopez SS5110001.304
Kyle Stowers DH4322111.240
Javier Sanoja 2B5021011.293
Agustín Ramírez C3011000.237
Joe Mack C3022000.236
Esteury Ruiz RF6100004.216
Griffin Conine 1B6111001.254
Deyvison De Los Santos 1B2000001.185
Graham Pauley 3B1000001.206
Jared Serna 2B2000002.188
Jakob Marsee CF3111001.231
Totals4581181314

2B: Stowers.HR: Stowers.RBI: Stowers 2, Sanoja, Ramírez, Mack 2, Conine, Marsee.SB: Lopez.LOB: 23.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Janson Junk5.020016844.31
Cade Gibson0.022100115.55
Calvin Faucher1.010002193.39
Michael Petersen1.010011183.11
Eury Pérez1.000003144.14
Tyler Zuber1.010001205.67
Jack Ralston1.000020213.68
Josh Ekness W1.000012143.54
Victor Vodnik1.00000295.08

Video

0:08Bench availability for Miami, September 22 vs Cubs0:04Breaking down Janson Junk's pitches0:13Ryan Zeferjahn Ball to Kyle Stowers0:07Eury Pérez strikes out Nico Hoerner
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