Chicago Cubs secure 6-5 victory over Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Javier Assad navigated five walks over 4 2/3 innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-5 victory against the Miami Marlins on Saturday at loanDepot Park. Despite uneven command, Assad held the Marlins to three runs before turning the game over to the bullpen. Ryan Zeferjahn threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first save as a Cub. The Chicago offense received a solo home run from Michael Conforto and a two-run single from Ian Happ to build a lead that the pitching staff maintained. The win allows the Cubs to retain their hold on the first National League wild-card position. The team plays the final game of the series on Sunday with Clay Holmes scheduled to start.
- •Javier Assad lasted 4 2/3 innings while issuing a season-high five walks.
- •Ryan Zeferjahn earned his first save as a Cub after 1 2/3 scoreless frames.
- •Michael Conforto hit his 14th home run of the season during the third inning.
- •The Chicago Cubs maintain their lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the wild-card race.
- •Clay Holmes is the scheduled starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Javier Assad battles through season-high 5 walks and bullpen does enough to seal Cubs’ 6-5 win
"MIAMI — Even when Javier Assad doesn’t possess his best command, the right-hander finds a way to put the Chicago Cubs in position to win. Assad worked around a season-high five walks as he grinded through 4 2/3 innings Saturday against the Miami Marlins, ultimately limiting enough damage in the Cubs’ 6-5 win at loanDepot Park. Ryan Zeferjahn threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his first save ...
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