Overview

• Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff home run and a walk-off two-run triple in the Marlins' 8-7 comeback win over the Cubs in the series opener.
• Sánchez’s performance included three hits and four RBIs, marking his first career leadoff homer and sixth walk-off win for Miami this season.
• Miguel Amaya drove in five runs for Chicago in the opener, contributing a three-run homer and a two-run double in a losing effort.
• The Cubs responded in game two with a commanding 14-1 victory, leveling the series and showcasing their offensive depth.
• Both teams are adjusting their pitching strategies for the decisive third game, with playoff positioning implications in the NL standings.