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Marlins defeat Cubs 3-2, deny playoff clinch for second night

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Marlins defeat Cubs 3-2, deny playoff clinch for second night

Summary

The Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday, preventing the Cubs from clinching a playoff berth. Kyle Stowers hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie. Dansby Swanson drove in both runs for the Cubs, who needed either a win or a loss by the Arizona Diamondbacks to secure a wild-card spot. Miami took the lead in the seventh on a groundout by Joe Mack that brought home Augustin Ramirez. The Marlins secured their second consecutive win after losing three games against the San Diego Padres.

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•Marlins improve their record with the victory.
•Cubs need a win or an Arizona loss to clinch a playoff spot.
•Stowers hits his 21st homer of the season.
•Cubs' Swanson drives in both runs for Chicago.
•Cubs have not announced a starter for their next game.

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4:09 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins prevent Cubs from clinching a playoff spot again with a 3-2 victory

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Dansby Swanson drove in both runs for the Cubs, who needed a win or an Arizona loss to Colorado to secure an NL wild-card berth.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 4:09 AM
Marlins prevent Cubs from clinching a playoff spot again with a 3-2 victory
Dansby Swanson drove in both runs for the Cubs, who needed a win or an Arizona loss to Colorado to secure an NL wild-card berth.

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