Hoerner, Turner deliver run-scoring hits in the 9th inning to rally Cubs
past Marlins 5-4
[May 14, 2025]
By GAVIN DORSEY
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner had an RBI single and
Justin Turner followed with a two-run double, all in the ninth inning,
as the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Tuesday
night.
Kyle Stowers hit a solo homer in the second and Connor
Norby went deep in the seventh for the Marlins. Javier Sanoja knocked in
a run with a ground out and Jesus Sanchez added an RBI single for Miami,
which carried a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth. |
Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner (2), left, is safe at second as Miami Marlins
shortstop Xavier Edwards (9) tries to make a catch during the fifth
inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Chicago. (AP
Photo/Erin Hooley) |
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Chicago's comeback started when Hoerner hit a
line drive to center that cut the deficit to one run. Two
pitches later, pinch-hitter Turner doubled into the left field
corner, scoring Vidal Bruján and Hoerner.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly each had two hits for
Chicago. Crow-Armstrong hit his 11th homer in the third inning.
Chris Flexen (1-0) allowed one hit over the final two innings
and earned his first victory.
Miami’s Jesus Tinoco (2-1) blew the save opportunity, allowing
two hits, three runs — two earned — and a walk while recording
just one out in the ninth.
Key moment
Turner's line-drive two-RBI double into left field for the
walk-off win.
Key stat
The Cubs struggled with runners in scoring position before
taking advantage in the ninth inning. Chicago was 0 for 4 in the
first eight innings, but 2 for 2 with runners on second or third
in the ninth.
Up next
The Marlins will send LHP Ryan Weather (0-0) against Chicago RHP
Jameson Taillon (2-2, 4.53) in the series final on Wednesday
night.
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