The Miami Marlins scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning Monday night and beat the Chicago Cubs by the final score of 8-7.
Jesus Sanchez had a 2-run triple in the inning for the game winning hit. He also had a home run in the game.
The Cubs had taken a 7-6 lead in the 6th inning after scoring 4 runs. Miguel Amaya had a home run, double and 5 RBI for Chicago.
Daniel Palencia took the loss in relief.
Game 2 in the series is Tuesday night in Florida.
A grand slam home run by Julio Rodriguez in the 8th inning gave the Seattle Mariners a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox Monday night
It was the 4th win in a row for the Mariners.
Luis Castillo picked up the win as he threw the first 7 innings and allowed only 3 hits.
Andrew Vaughn had an RBI single in the 9th inning for the White Sox who have lost 5 straight games.
Game 2 in the series is Tuesday night in Chicago.
May 19, 2025