Marlins Sweep Cubs

     The Miami Marlins swept a three-game series with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at loanDepot park on Sunday. The Marlins now have a four-game winning streak while the Cubs have fallen in 11 consecutive contests. 

     In the fifth inning, Miami(51-67) scored first. Magneuris Sierra singled into center field to score Jorge Alfaro.

     Chicago(52-68) tied it up during the top of the sixth. Frank Schwindel cracked a solo home run to center field on a 3-2 pitch. 

     The Marlins bounced back and regained the lead 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth. Jazz Chisholm Jr. belted a solo homer to right-center field on a 3-1 count. 

     The Fish made it 4-1 in the seventh inning. Chisholm lined a base hit to right with two outs. Jesus Aguilar followed with a two-run homer to left field on a 0-1 pitch for his 22nd home run of the season.