The Chicago Cubs downed the Miami Marlins 7-2 at Marlins Park on Monday night. The Marlins have lost in 11 of their last 13 games. The Cubs began a short three-game road trip.
In the first inning, Chicago(6-9) compiled three runs to go out with the early lead. They had the bases loaded then Wilson Contreras walked to score Kris Bryant. David Bote followed with a double through the left side into left field which scored Javier Baez and Jason Heyward.
Miami(4-13) was able to make it 3-1 in the bottom of the second. Chad Wallach scored on a fielder's choice by Trevor Richards. Wallach hit his first home run of the season in the fourth inning to left field on the first pitch.
The Cubs expanded their margin to 5-2 in the top of the fifth. Baez knocked in Bryant with a double into right field. The Cubbies loaded the bases again and Baez crossed the plate on a ground ball by Bote.
They made it 6-3 in the seventh inning. Contreras lifted a solo homer to center field on a 2-2 count. Chicago added another run in the top of the ninth. Contreras drove in Anthony Rizzo on a base hit to center.
Miami(4-13) was able to make it 3-1 in the bottom of the second. Chad Wallach scored on a fielder's choice by Trevor Richards. Wallach hit his first home run of the season in the fourth inning to left field on the first pitch.
The Cubs expanded their margin to 5-2 in the top of the fifth. Baez knocked in Bryant with a double into right field. The Cubbies loaded the bases again and Baez crossed the plate on a ground ball by Bote.
They made it 6-3 in the seventh inning. Contreras lifted a solo homer to center field on a 2-2 count. Chicago added another run in the top of the ninth. Contreras drove in Anthony Rizzo on a base hit to center.
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