Cubs Pass By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins began a three-game series in Chicago on Friday and lost to the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at Wrigley Field. The Marlins started a six-game road trip. 

     Miami(48-58) made it 1-0 in the top of the seventh. Joey Wendle singled through the right field for Luke Williamis to cross the plate. 

     Chicago(42-63) overtook the Marlins in the bottom of the eighth. Willson Contreras bashed a two-run homer to left field on a 0-1 pitch for his 16th home run of the year. Nick Mardigal scored in front of him on the play.