Cubs Triumph Over Marlins with Late-Game Surge
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hits inside-the-park homer for the Chicago Cubs against the Miami Marlins.
- The Cubs secure a 6-3 victory over the Marlins in a thrilling baseball game.
- Crow-Armstrong's homer proves to be the game-changer, leading the Cubs to success.
MIAMI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs secured a 6-3 victory against the Miami Marlins on Friday night, highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong's impressive inside-the-park home run. The game saw a pivotal moment in the eighth inning when Isaac Paredes delivered a run-scoring double against Marlins reliever Brett de Geus, breaking a 3-all tie. The Cubs initially took the lead in the third inning, thanks to a two-run blast from Ian Happ that capped a three-run rally. Crow-Armstrong's sprint around the bases in the third inning tied the game at 1-1, while Jonah Bride's RBI single brought the Marlins within one run at 3-2. Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks struggled, allowing three runs and seven hits over 4 2/3 innings, while Marlins starter Edward Meyer managed to complete six innings, giving up three runs and six hits. In a concerning development for Miami, shortstop Xavier Edwards exited the game due to lower back discomfort after the second inning. He was replaced by Vidal Brujan when his turn came up in the third. In roster moves, the Cubs recalled infielder Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa and designated David Bote for assignment, while also claiming right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell off waivers from Arizona. Looking ahead, the Cubs will start left-hander Shota Imanaga (9-3, 3.11) in the second game of the series on Saturday, while the Marlins will counter with right-hander Valente Bellozo (2-1, 2.45).