Tough Loss at Wrigley: Marlins Fall Short Against Cubs
As a die-hard Miami Marlins fan, it's never easy to watch our team struggle, especially against the Chicago Cubs at the iconic Wrigley Field. Despite a hopeful start and a lead mid-game, our Marlins couldn't hold on, ultimately falling 3-5 to the Cubs. Let's dive into how the game unfolded.
Marlins Off to a Slow Start
The top of the 1st inning saw Luis Arraez, Bryan De La Cruz, and Josh Bell quickly retired, setting the tone for what was initially a pitchers' duel. Hopes were dashed early when Cody Bellinger smacked a homer in the bottom of the 1st, giving the Cubs an early lead. Our Marlins tried to respond, but the Cubs' defense held strong, keeping us off the bases and the scoreboard through the first few innings.
Mid-Game Momentum Swing
Things started looking up in the 4th inning when Tim Anderson doubled to left, bringing Bell home to even the score. Not long after, Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled to right, scoring Anderson and pushing the Marlins ahead. The excitement was palpable, and for a moment, victory seemed within reach, with our Marlins leading 2-1 after the top of the 4th.The Marlins extended their lead in the top of the 6th thanks to a powerful center-field homer by Bell, making it 3-1. Energy and hopes were high among Marlins fans; it felt like we might just snag this game from the Cubs.
The Cubs Claw Back
However, the tides turned in the bottom of the 6th, in what could only be described as a heartbreaking inning for Marlins supporters. Alexander Canario homered to left, cutting the deficit to just one run. Following a tense few at-bats, Michael Busch singled to left, driving in two runs due to a wild pitch earlier in the inning, and suddenly, the Cubs were up 4-3. Garrett Cooper didn’t waste time adding to the lead, scoring Busch with an infield single. Just like that, it was 5-3, Cubs leading.
A Battle to the End
Despite the setback, the Marlins did not go quietly. The team kept fighting, putting men on base in the latter innings but unfortunately couldn’t capitalize on these opportunities. In the top of the 9th, with the heart of Marlins fandom holding their breath, Avisail Garcia managed a single, but subsequent batters couldn’t bring him home, leaving us Marlins fans to accept a tough 3-5 loss.
While Bell’s performance, with a homer and key singles, was a bright spot, and Anderson's RBI double gave us hope, the Marlins couldn't maintain their mid-game momentum against a resilient Cubs team.
Looking Forward
As Marlins fans, we ride the highs and endure the lows with our team. This game, while a loss, showed moments of brilliance and potential. We'll regroup and get ready for the next game, because that’s what true fans do. Let’s keep the faith, Marlins Nation! On to the next one!
#WeAreMarlinsScoreboard for Marlins @ Cubs (April 20th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |