Could 20, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs proper fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) hits a two-run dwelling run in opposition to the Miami Marlins in the course of the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Necessary Credit score: Sam Navarro-Imagn Photographs After delivering one among their most full efforts of the season, the Chicago Cubs face the host Miami Marlins within the rubber match of a three-game sequence on Wednesday afternoon.
Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer to cap an eight-run sixth inning and Jameson Taillon tossed seven innings of one-run ball in Chicago’s 14-1 win on Tuesday.
“At a time once we actually wanted it, we received good pitching and the offense to assist it,” Cubs supervisor Craig Counsell stated. “We had been just a little tight within the bullpen and people guys have been working onerous. Credit score to (Taillon) for giving us seven sturdy innings. Credit score to the offense for creating an enormous lead and having a terrific night time.”
The Cubs matched a season excessive with 21 hits, together with eight in the course of the decisive sixth inning.
“Sadly, we could not actually cease the bleeding,” Miami supervisor Clayton McCullough stated. “They did an excellent job of stringing some at-bats collectively. Robust for issues to show so rapidly within the inning, however that is how the sport goes.”
The Marlins’ lone run got here on a homer by catcher Nick Fortes, who’s splitting time behind the plate with rookies Agustin Ramirez and Liam Hicks.
The Cubs will ship Cade Horton (2-0, 6.00 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday in opposition to Max Meyer (3-4, 4.47) in a battle of right-handers.
Horton, 23, was efficient in his first main league begin on Friday, giving up three runs over 5 innings in a 13-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
“He appeared nice,” Cubs heart fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stated. “He is a competitor, so with the ability to go on the market for 5 innings, that is spectacular after giving up two (runs) early.”
Horton was picked seventh general within the 2022 draft and made his main league debut on Could 10, when he tossed 4 innings of aid in opposition to the New York Mets. He additionally gained that sport regardless of yielding three runs.
Meyer, 26, allowed 4 runs (three earned) over 5 innings in a 9-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
“Stuff felt actually sharp,” Meyer stated. “In a while, most likely leaned off the fastball just a little bit. Ought to have went again to it, however I am unable to complain with how I really feel proper now. My stuff feels good. I am beginning to tighten all the pieces up, so now it is simply decide the appropriate counts to throw sure pitches and I believe we’ll straighten out.”
Meyer pitched to a 7.16 ERA in his previous three begins after posting a 3.18 mark in his first six outings this season.
Meyer is about to make his second profession begin in opposition to the Cubs. He allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings in a no-decision on Aug. 23, 2024.
Chicago left fielder Ian Happ rejoined the crew on Tuesday after lacking 10 days with a left indirect pressure. Happ, again within the leadoff spot, went 1-for-6 with an RBI single.
The Cubs have obtained a welcome spark from rookie third baseman Matt Shaw in his first two video games since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Shaw is 4-for-9 with two RBIs whereas batting ninth within the order.
Shaw opened the season with the Cubs and hit .172 with one dwelling run and three RBIs in 18 video games. The crew’s prime prospect was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on April 15 and earned a return journey to the majors after recording back-to-back video games with two dwelling runs final week.
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