A Tough Battle for the Marlins in Windy City 
Hey Marlins fans! We faced off against the Chicago Cubs today, and while things didn’t go exactly as planned, there were definitely some exciting moments amid the challenge of playing at Wrigley Field.A Slow Start with Promising Signs 
The game kicked off with a strong defensive stand by both teams. Xavier Edwards and Jesús Sánchez tried to set the tempo in the top of the first inning but ran into a combination of sharp Cubs’ defense and some bad luck, leading to a swift double play. Meanwhile, our pitchers kept the Cubs in check through the early innings, highlighted by a strikeout on Pete Crow-Armstrong. Fifth Inning Fireworks by the Cubs 
Things took a turn in the fifth inning when the Cubs mounted an aggressive offensive front. Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki each hit homers, with Suzuki’s coming shortly after an explosive triple by Kyle Tucker. The Cubs capitalized on this momentum, jumping out to a five-run lead.Marlins' Resilience Shows in the Seventh 
Despite the scoreline turning against us, the top of the seventh saw a flash of brilliance when Derek Hill knocked a two-run homer to bring Ronny Simon home. The brief rally reminded us that our lineup can throw a surprise or two, even when the pressure is on.Pushing to the End and Closing Thoughts 
We put up a good fight in the latter innings, with Connor Norby making a notable pinch-hit appearance in the ninth, reaching base on a single. Unfortunately, time ran out before we could close the gap, and we finished with a score of 5-2 in favor of the Cubs. Even with the loss, it's always great to see moments of brilliance and resilience from our players. Keep strong, Marlins Nation—there's still plenty more baseball to come this season!
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Cubs (May 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |