Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins, September 23, 2026

MarlinsMIA
3-2
Final
CubsCHC

September 23, 2026, 7:40 PM ET | Wrigley Field

Last 5 Form

Miami Marlins

2-3

Last 5
L 2-8
@ SD
L 6-7
@ SD
L 3-7
@ SD
W 8-2
@ CHC
W 3-2
@ CHC

Chicago Cubs

2-3

Last 5
L 4-6
@ CIN
W 5-2
@ CIN
W 9-1
@ CIN
L 2-8
vs MIA
L 2-3
vs MIA

Starting Pitchers

Miami Marlins

Ryan Gusto headshot
Ryan Gusto
Recorded starter

Chicago Cubs

Kevin Gausman headshot
Kevin Gausman
Recorded starter

Standings Snapshot

Full standings
Season recordsRecord, division and wild card rank, games back. Standings as of Sep 23, 11:25 PM ET
TeamW-LPCTDivWCGB
Miami Marlins78-80.494#3#615.0
Chicago Cubs87-71.551#2#212.0
PCT
winning percentage
Div
division rank
WC
wild card rank
GB
games back

Season Comparison

2026
Miami MarlinsChicago Cubs
.726
OPS
.767
168
HR
220
715
Runs
850
4.09
ERA
4.12
1.28
WHIP
1.26
1323
Strikeouts by pitchers
1260

Lower is better for ERA and WHIP; bars show each value against the larger of the two.

Top Players

Across up to five recent games with recorded boxscores.

Miami Marlins

Hitters

Kyle Stowers headshot
Kyle Stowers

5 H, 2 HR, 4 RBI

Javier Sanoja headshot
Javier Sanoja

7 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI

Agustín Ramírez headshot
Agustín Ramírez

7 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Pitchers

Janson Junk headshot
Janson Junk

5.0 IP, 6 SO, 0.00 ERA

Calvin Faucher headshot
Calvin Faucher

3.0 IP, 3 SO, 0.00 ERA

Victor Vodnik headshot
Victor Vodnik

3.0 IP, 3 SO, 0.00 ERA

Chicago Cubs

Hitters

Seiya Suzuki headshot
Seiya Suzuki

7 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI

Ian Happ headshot
Ian Happ

5 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Pete Crow-Armstrong headshot
Pete Crow-Armstrong

5 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI

Pitchers

Daniel Palencia headshot
Daniel Palencia

3.1 IP, 4 SO, 0.00 ERA

David Peterson headshot
David Peterson

6.0 IP, 7 SO, 1.50 ERA

Shota Imanaga headshot
Shota Imanaga

5.0 IP, 7 SO, 1.80 ERA

Top Performers

Picked by MLBDB from this game's box score. MLB's own list of top performers can differ.

Kevin Gausman headshot
Kevin Gausman
Chicago Cubs, MLBDB pick
Ryan Gusto headshot
Ryan Gusto
Miami Marlins, MLBDB pick
Kyle Stowers headshot
Kyle Stowers
Miami Marlins, MLBDB pick

Line Score

Miami Marlins 3, Chicago Cubs 2: MIA 10 hits, CHC 8 hits; MIA 0 errors, CHC 0 errors.

Runs by inningThen runs (R), hits (H) and errors (E) for the game
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Miami Marlins0000021003100
Chicago Cubs000002000280

Box Score

Batting

Griffin Conine and Javier Sanoja led Miami Marlins with 2 hits each.

Miami Marlins batting
PlayerABRHRBIBBSOHR
Otto LopezSS4110010
Kyle Stowers1B4112011
Heriberto HernándezLF2000200
Griffin ConineRF4020020
Javier Sanoja2B/3B4020010
Jakob MarseeCF4000030
Agustín RamírezDH4110010
Graham Pauley3B2010010
Esteury RuizPH1010000
Jared Serna2B1010000
Joe MackC4001000
Totals3431032101

Michael Busch led Chicago Cubs with 2 hits.

Chicago Cubs batting
PlayerABRHRBIBBSOHR
Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF3000110
Seiya SuzukiRF4010010
Michael Busch1B4120020
Michael ConfortoDH4010010
Ian HappLF4110000
Nico Hoerner2B3010010
Pedro Ramírez3B4010010
Dansby SwansonSS3012100
Miguel AmayaC3000020
Carson KellyPH1000000
Totals33282290

Pitching

Ryan Gusto went 5.1 innings for Miami Marlins (5 SO, 2 ER); Kevin Gausman went 5.2 innings for Chicago Cubs (7 SO, 2 ER).

Pitching lines
PitcherIPHRERBBSOHR
Miami Marlins
Ryan Gusto5.1622250
Michael Petersen0.2100020
Cade Gibson1.0000020
Calvin Faucher1.0000000
Sandy Alcantara1.0100000
Chicago Cubs
Kevin Gausman5.2622171
Javier Assad0.1000000
Ryan Rolison0.2211010
Jacob Webb1.1100120
Colin Rea1.0100000
AB
at-bats
R
runs
H
hits
RBI
runs batted in
BB
walks
SO
strikeouts
HR
home runs
IP
innings pitched
ER
earned runs

Scoring Summary

  • T6

    Home Run Kyle Stowers homers (21) on a fly ball to center field. Otto Lopez scores. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • B6

    Single Dansby Swanson singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner to 2nd. MIA 2, CHC 2

  • T7

    Groundout Marlins challenged (force play), call on the field was overturned: Joe Mack grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Agustín Ramírez scores. Esteury Ruiz to 2nd. MIA 3, CHC 2

Play-by-Play

All 74 recorded plate appearances, newest first.

  • B9

    Grounded Into DP Carson Kelly grounds into a double play, shortstop Otto Lopez to second baseman Jared Serna to first baseman Kyle Stowers. Pedro Ramírez out at 2nd. Carson Kelly out at 1st. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B9

    Flyout Dansby Swanson flies out to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B9

    Single Pedro Ramírez singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T9

    Pickoff 1B Pitcher Colin Rea picks off Jared Serna at 1st on throw to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T9

    Flyout Joe Mack flies out to left fielder Ian Happ. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T9

    Single Jared Serna singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T9

    Flyout Agustín Ramírez flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B8

    Lineout Nico Hoerner lines out to right fielder Griffin Conine. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B8

    Groundout Ian Happ grounds out softly, pitcher Calvin Faucher to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B8

    Groundout Michael Conforto grounds out, second baseman Jared Serna to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T8

    Pop Out Jakob Marsee pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T8

    Strikeout Javier Sanoja strikes out on a foul tip. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T8

    Single Griffin Conine singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Heriberto Hernández to 2nd. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T8

    Walk Heriberto Hernández walks. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T8

    Strikeout Kyle Stowers challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Kyle Stowers called out on strikes. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B7

    Strikeout Michael Busch strikes out swinging. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B7

    Strikeout Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • B7

    Groundout Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T7

    Groundout Otto Lopez grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T7

    Groundout Marlins challenged (force play), call on the field was overturned: Joe Mack grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Agustín Ramírez scores. Esteury Ruiz to 2nd. MIA 3, CHC 2

  • T7

    Single Esteury Ruiz singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Agustín Ramírez to 3rd. MIA 2, CHC 2

  • T7

    Single Agustín Ramírez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Pedro Ramírez. MIA 2, CHC 2

  • T7

    Strikeout Miguel Amaya challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Jakob Marsee called out on strikes. MIA 2, CHC 2

  • B6

    Strikeout Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging. MIA 2, CHC 2

  • B6

    Single Dansby Swanson singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner to 2nd. MIA 2, CHC 2

  • B6

    Strikeout Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • B6

    Hit By Pitch Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • B6

    Double Ian Happ doubles (28) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Michael Busch to 3rd. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • B6

    Strikeout Michael Conforto strikes out swinging. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • B6

    Single Michael Busch singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • T6

    Groundout Javier Sanoja grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • T6

    Single Griffin Conine singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Heriberto Hernández out at 3rd, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Kevin Gausman. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • T6

    Walk Heriberto Hernández challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Heriberto Hernández walks. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • T6

    Home Run Kyle Stowers homers (21) on a fly ball to center field. Otto Lopez scores. MIA 2, CHC 0

  • T6

    Single Otto Lopez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T6

    Lineout Joe Mack lines out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B5

    Flyout Seiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder Griffin Conine. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B5

    Walk Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B5

    Strikeout Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B5

    Flyout Dansby Swanson flies out to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T5

    Strikeout Graham Pauley strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T5

    Strikeout Agustín Ramírez strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T5

    Strikeout Jakob Marsee strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T5

    Double Javier Sanoja hits a ground-rule double (32) on a line drive to right-center field. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B4

    Groundout Pedro Ramírez grounds out to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B4

    Strikeout Nico Hoerner called out on strikes. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B4

    Groundout Ian Happ grounds out, second baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Kyle Stowers. Michael Conforto to 3rd. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B4

    Double Michael Conforto doubles (16) on a line drive to right fielder Griffin Conine. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T4

    Strikeout Griffin Conine strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T4

    Groundout Heriberto Hernández grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T4

    Groundout Kyle Stowers grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B3

    Strikeout Michael Busch strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B3

    Groundout Seiya Suzuki grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B3

    Groundout Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, first baseman Kyle Stowers to pitcher Ryan Gusto. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T3

    Forceout Otto Lopez grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Graham Pauley out at 2nd. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T3

    Lineout Joe Mack lines out to left fielder Ian Happ. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T3

    Single Graham Pauley singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T3

    Groundout Agustín Ramírez grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B2

    Groundout Miguel Amaya grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B2

    Walk Dansby Swanson walks. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B2

    Groundout Pedro Ramírez grounds out, third baseman Graham Pauley to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B2

    Single Nico Hoerner singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jakob Marsee. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T2

    Caught Stealing 2B Javier Sanoja caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Miguel Amaya to second baseman Nico Hoerner. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T2

    Strikeout Miguel Amaya challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Jakob Marsee called out on strikes. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T2

    Single Javier Sanoja singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T2

    Strikeout Griffin Conine strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B1

    Groundout Ian Happ grounds out softly to first baseman Kyle Stowers. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B1

    Lineout Michael Conforto lines out to center fielder Jakob Marsee. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B1

    Single Michael Busch singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B1

    Single Seiya Suzuki singles on a fly ball to right fielder Griffin Conine. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • B1

    Strikeout Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T1

    Groundout Heriberto Hernández grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T1

    Groundout Kyle Stowers grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch. MIA 0, CHC 0

  • T1

    Strikeout Otto Lopez called out on strikes. MIA 0, CHC 0