By GAVIN DORSEY
CHICAGO — Nico Hoerner had an RBI single and Justin Turner adopted with a two-run double, all within the ninth inning, because the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Tuesday evening.
Kyle Stowers hit a solo homer within the second and Connor Norby went deep within the seventh for the Marlins. Javier Sanoja knocked in a run with a floor out and Jesus Sanchez added an RBI single for Miami, which carried a 4-2 lead into the underside of the ninth.
Chicago’s comeback began when Hoerner hit a line drive to heart that minimize the deficit to 1 run. Two pitches later, pinch-hitter Turner doubled into the left discipline nook, scoring Vidal Bruján and Hoerner.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly every had two hits for Chicago. Crow-Armstrong hit his eleventh homer within the third inning.
Chris Flexen (1-0) allowed one hit over the ultimate two innings and earned his first victory.
Miami’s Jesus Tinoco (2-1) blew the save alternative, permitting two hits, three runs — two earned — and a stroll whereas recording only one out within the ninth.
Key second
Turner’s line-drive two-RBI double into left discipline for the walk-off win.
Key stat
The Cubs struggled with runners in scoring place earlier than taking benefit within the ninth inning. Chicago was 0 for 4 within the first eight innings, however 2 for two with runners on second or third within the ninth.
Up subsequent
The Marlins will ship LHP Ryan Climate (0-0) in opposition to Chicago RHP Jameson Taillon (2-2, 4.53) within the collection remaining on Wednesday evening.