Overview
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
- Colin Rea earned the win, allowing two runs over 6⅔ innings, continuing to fill a key rotation role amid injuries to Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga.
- Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki powered a five-run fifth inning with two-run home runs, breaking a scoreless tie.
- Miguel Amaya contributed offensively with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, including two doubles and a run scored.
- Drew Pomeranz recorded his first save since 2020, capping the Cubs’ seventh consecutive home-series opener victory, a franchise record.