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Chicago Cubs secure 6-5 victory over Miami Marlins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Chicago Cubs secure 6-5 victory over Miami Marlins

Summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday in Miami. Michael Conforto hit a solo home run and added a single, while Nico Hoerner recorded three hits and an RBI to lead the Cubs' 13-hit performance. Ian Happ contributed two hits and two RBIs, and Pete Crow-Armstrong added an RBI single. For the Marlins, Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine hit solo home runs. Cubs starter Javier Assad lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and five walks before handing the game to the bullpen. Ryan Rolison earned the win after entering in the seventh inning, and Ryan Zeferjahn secured his fifth save of the season by recording the final four outs. The teams are scheduled to conclude their series on Sunday, when Tyler Phillips is set to start for the Marlins.

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By the Numbers

•Chicago recorded 13 hits in the 6-5 road win against Miami.
•Michael Conforto and Ian Happ combined for three RBIs in the third inning.
•Ryan Zeferjahn earned his fifth save of the season.
•Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine hit solo homers for the Marlins.
•Tyler Phillips is slated to pitch for Miami in Sunday's series finale.

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11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Conforto homers, Hoerner has 3 hits to lead the Cubs past the Marlins, 6-5

What they're saying

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Michael Conforto homered and singled, Nico Hoerner had three hits and an RBI and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday. Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya each doubled and singled for the Cubs, who finished with 13 hits. Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong singled, walked and drove in a run, while Ian Happ had two hits and two RBIs.
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