NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade
Chicago Cubs defeat Miami Marlins 6-5
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday, led by Michael Conforto's home run and Nico Hoerner's three-hit performance. The game featured a total of 13 hits for the Cubs and included a ninth-inning overturned call via the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system.
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This report summarizes the outcome of a professional baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins held on Saturday.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins with a final score of 6-5.
- The Cubs recorded 13 hits during the game.
- Ryan Rolison (8-1) was credited with the win.
- Ryan Zeferjahn earned his fifth save of the season.
- A ninth-inning strikeout call against Griffin Conine was overturned following an ABS review.
- Cubs starter Javier Assad pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and three hits.
- Michael Conforto hit a solo home run for the Cubs.
- Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine hit home runs for the Marlins.
- The series finale is scheduled for Sunday featuring Clay Holmes and Tyler Phillips.
Who's Mentioned
personMichael Conforto“Chicago Cubs player who homered and singled”organizationMiami Marlins“Losing baseball team”personRyan Zeferjahn“Pitcher who earned the save”personRyan Rolison“Winning pitcher”personClay Holmes“Cubs pitcher with 2.09 ERA”personTyler Phillips“Marlins pitcher with 3.43 ERA”organizationChicago Cubs“Winning baseball team”personJavier Assad“Cubs starting pitcher”personNico Hoerner“Chicago Cubs player with three hits and an RBI”