Nico Hoerner sends Chicago Cubs past Miami Marlins 2-1

How the game turned

The game was tied 0-0 when Jakob Marsee singled home Brian Navarreto in the 3rd, putting the Marlins ahead 1-0.

The Chicago Cubs scored in 2 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 5th, when they scored 1 run. The staff held the Miami Marlins scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Chicago Cubs finished with 2 runs and a 1-run margin.

The first turn for the Chicago Cubs

The Cubs trailed 1-0 when Seiya Suzuki hit a home run in the 5th, tying the game at 1-1.

The lineup

Nico Hoerner went 1-for-4 with 1 RBI. Seiya Suzuki finished 2-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Ian Happ had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 run, 1 triple, and 1 walk. Pedro Ramírez collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 1 walk. The Chicago Cubs' 6 hits came from 5 batters. They also drew 5 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.

Hoerner's season line after the game: a .264 average, 8 home runs, and 72 RBIs. For the Miami Marlins, Jakob Marsee went 1-for-3 with 1 RBI and 1 walk.

Pitching support

Matthew Boyd worked 7 innings on 90 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 1 run, walking 2 and striking out 3. 3 pitchers combined for the Chicago Cubs' 9 innings on 114 pitches, allowing 5 hits and 3 walks with 3 strikeouts.

Marlins starter Tyler Phillips worked 4 innings on 73 pitches, allowing 3 hits and no runs, walking 4 and striking out 2.

Standings

At the close of September 24, 2026, the Chicago Cubs were 88-71, 2nd in the division and 12 games back. The Cubs ranked 5th in the league with a .553 winning percentage.