Suzuki hits 2-run HR to cap 8-run sixth inning as Cubs beat Marlins 14-1
[May 21, 2025]
MIAMI (AP) — Seiya Suzuki homered, doubled and had four RBIs, Kyle
Tucker also went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 14-1
on Tuesday night.
In his second game as designated hitter this season, Tucker also had two
singles and walked. Justin Turner singled twice and doubled, while Matt
Shaw doubled and singled for the Cubs, who matched a season-high with 21
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Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner scores on a double hut by Matt Shaw during
the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday,
May 20, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) |
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Jameson Taillon (3-3) scattered one run and
four hits over seven innings. The right-hander walked three and
struck out two to snap a two-start losing streak.
Tucker's 11th homer of the season put Chicago up 1-0 in the
first, and Nick Fortes tied it for Miami with a solo shot in the
third.
Suzuki’s two-run drive capped an eight-run run sixth inning
against Miami relievers Calvin Faucher (2-2) and Lake Bachar
that put them up 9-1. Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit
consecutive RBI singles and Nico Hoerner followed with a two-run
single. Turner then hit a sacrifice fly before Shaw’s RBI double
made it 7-1.
Chicago padded its lead with a five-run ninth against position
player Javier Sanoja. Suzuki and Michael Busch hit two-run
doubles in the inning.
Miami starter Ryan Weathers allowed one run and five hits, while
striking out five in five innings. It was Weathers’ second start
of the season, both against the Cubs, since beginning the year
on the injured list.
Chicago activated outfielder Ian Happ from the injured list
Tuesday. Happ had an RBI single in the ninth after going hitless
his first five at-bats.
Key moment
Faucher relieved Weathers, who was lifted after 80 pitches, and
walked Suzuki to start the sixth. He then allowed five
consecutive singles without recording an out.
Key stat
The eight runs in the sixth and five in the ninth marked the
24th time the Cubs have scored four or more in an inning this
season.
Up next
Cubs RHP Cade Horton (2-0, 6.00) will start the series finale
against Marlins RHP Max Meyer (3-4, 4.47).
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