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An Early Struggle in Miami
Hey Cubs fans, it's been a tough one at LoanDepot Park. The Cubs faced off against the Marlins and, unfortunately, couldn't claw their way back from an early deficit. Let's break down what happened today:Bumpy Start for the Cubbies
The game started with promise when Ian Happ doubled to right! But that momentum fizzled out quickly. Michael Busch fouled out, Seiya Suzuki struck out, and Cody Bellinger walked (hey, a silver lining!
). Nico Hoerner popped out to end our scoring chances in the first.The Marlins didn't waste time showing their power at the bottom of the first. Connor Norby and Jesus Sanchez homered back-to-back!
Ouch! That quick 2-0 lead was a gut punch. Brief Glimmer in the 2nd Inning
Dansby Swanson doubled to start the 2nd and eventually scored thanks to a single by Christian Bethancourt. Yay! A sign of life with the score at 2-1. However, the Marlins kept us at bay the rest of the inning.Mid-game Stagnation
From the 3rd to the 6th inning, both teams exchanged outs and stranded runners. Our bats felt colder than the Windy City in December. The Marlins pitched strongly, neutralizing attempts by Suzuki, Bellinger, and company.Disaster in the 8th Inning
Things really fell apart in the bottom of the 8th. Norby single, Jake Burger double, and a strategic walk to Jesus Sanchez led to four more runs on the board for Miami. Yikes! That inning alone put the nail in our coffin, making it 7-1.Too Little, Too Late
In the top of the 9th, Happ doubled again, scoring Mike Tauchman. But it wasn't enough, folks. Miguel Amaya fouled out to end the game with a final score of 7-2.Bright Spots in the Gray Skies 
- Ian Happ showed resilience with his two doubles.
- Dansby Swanson and Christian Bethancourt managed to push across one run early.
We'll get them next time, Cubs fans! Keep the faith and remember, it's a long season. Go Cubs Go!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Marlins (August 25th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |