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Miami Marlins
78-81  ·  3rd NL East
1 — 2
Final
Chicago Cubs
88-71  ·  2nd NL Central
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 65°
HP Ump: Alex Tosi (Home Plate)
W: Matthew Boyd
L: Jack Ralston
SV: Ryan Zeferjahn
Team 123456789 RHE
MIA 001000000 150
CHC 00001100 261
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Otto LopezSS 1-3 1 .333
Heriberto HernándezLF 0-4 1 .000
Jakob MarseeCF 1-3 11 .333
Javier Sanoja3B 1-4 .250
Agustín RamírezDH 1-4 1 .250
Esteury RuizRF 0-2 1 .000
Kyle StowersPH 0-1 .000
Deyvison De Los Santos1B 0-3 .000
Griffin ConinePH 0-1 .000
Jared Serna2B 0-3 .000
Brian NavarretoC 1-3 1 1 .333
Tyler PhillipsP 0-0 —
Jack RalstonP 0-0 —
Josh EknessP 0-0 —
Victor VodnikP 0-0 —
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Tyler Phillips 4.03042 73-450.00
Jack RalstonL 1.13202 24-1916.36
Josh Ekness 1.20010 25-180.00
Victor Vodnik 1.00001 12-80.00
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF 1-3 11 .333
Seiya SuzukiRF 2-3 1 1 111 .667
Michael Busch1B 0-4 1 .000
Michael ConfortoDH 0-3 1 .000
Ian HappLF 1-3 1 1 .333
Nico Hoerner2B 1-4 1 .250
Pedro Ramírez3B 1-3 11 .333
Carson KellyC 0-3 .000
Dansby SwansonSS 0-3 1 .000
Matthew BoydP 0-0 —
Daniel PalenciaP 0-0 —
Ryan ZeferjahnP 0-0 —
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Matthew BoydW 7.05123 90-641.29
Daniel Palencia 1.00010 15-70.00
Ryan ZeferjahnS 1.00000 9-70.00
MIA
AWAY · HOME
CHC
5
Hits
6
0
Home Runs
1
.248
AVG
.251
.326
OBP
.339
.399
SLG
.429
.725
OPS
.768
1
Runs
2
1
2B
0
0
3B
1
1
SB
4
6
TB
11
20
LOB
17
34
PA
34
4.10
ERA
4.15
5
K
3
5
BB
3
6
H Allowed
5
1.29
WHIP
1.26
2
Runs
1
0
HBP
0
34
BF
34
134
Pitches
114
90
Strikes
78
Top Performers
Matthew Boyd W
7.0 IP · 3 K · 1 ER · 90 P
Seiya Suzuki
2-3 1 HR 1 RBI · 1 R · 1 BB
Tyler Phillips
4.0 IP · 2 K · 0 ER · 73 P
Play by Play
  • Griffin Conine grounds out, pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Griffin Conine vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Kyle Stowers grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Kyle Stowers vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Agustín Ramírez pops out to catcher Carson Kelly in foul territory.
    Agustín Ramírez vs Ryan Zeferjahn
  • Top 9th
  • Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging.
    Pedro Ramírez vs Victor Vodnik
  • Nico Hoerner grounds out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Nico Hoerner vs Victor Vodnik
  • Ian Happ grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Ian Happ vs Victor Vodnik
  • Bottom 8th
  • Javier Sanoja pops out to third baseman Pedro Ramírez in foul territory.
    Javier Sanoja vs Daniel Palencia
  • Jakob Marsee flies out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
    Jakob Marsee vs Daniel Palencia
  • Heriberto Hernández grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Otto Lopez out at 2nd. Heriberto Hernández to 1st.
    Heriberto Hernández vs Daniel Palencia
  • Otto Lopez walks.
    Otto Lopez vs Daniel Palencia
  • Top 8th
  • Michael Conforto grounds out, second baseman Jared Serna to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Michael Conforto vs Josh Ekness
  • Michael Busch flies out to left fielder Heriberto Hernández.
    Michael Busch vs Josh Ekness
  • Seiya Suzuki walks.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Josh Ekness
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out to third baseman Javier Sanoja.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Josh Ekness
  • Bottom 7th
  • Brian Navarreto flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Brian Navarreto vs Matthew Boyd
  • Jared Serna grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Jared Serna vs Matthew Boyd
  • Deyvison De Los Santos grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Deyvison De Los Santos vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 7th
  • Dansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Dansby Swanson vs Josh Ekness
  • Carson Kelly pops out to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos in foul territory.
    Carson Kelly vs Josh Ekness
  • Pedro Ramírez pops out to shortstop Otto Lopez.
    Pedro Ramírez vs Jack Ralston
  • Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. Ian Happ scores.
    Nico Hoerner vs Jack Ralston
  • Ian Happ triples (3) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Esteury Ruiz.
    Ian Happ vs Jack Ralston
  • Bottom 6th
  • Esteury Ruiz grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Esteury Ruiz vs Matthew Boyd
  • Agustín Ramírez strikes out swinging.
    Agustín Ramírez vs Matthew Boyd
  • Javier Sanoja flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
    Javier Sanoja vs Matthew Boyd
  • Jakob Marsee walks.
    Jakob Marsee vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 6th
  • Michael Conforto grounds out, pitcher Jack Ralston to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Michael Conforto vs Jack Ralston
  • Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
    Michael Busch vs Jack Ralston
  • Seiya Suzuki homers (26) on a fly ball to center field.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Jack Ralston
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Jack Ralston
  • Bottom 5th
  • Heriberto Hernández flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Heriberto Hernández vs Matthew Boyd
  • Otto Lopez grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Otto Lopez vs Matthew Boyd
  • Brian Navarreto strikes out swinging.
    Brian Navarreto vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 5th
  • Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
    Dansby Swanson vs Tyler Phillips
  • Carson Kelly grounds out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Carson Kelly vs Tyler Phillips
  • Pedro Ramírez walks.
    Pedro Ramírez vs Tyler Phillips
  • Nico Hoerner lines out to left fielder Heriberto Hernández.
    Nico Hoerner vs Tyler Phillips
  • Bottom 4th
  • Jared Serna grounds into a double play, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. Esteury Ruiz out at 2nd. Jared Serna out at 1st.
    Jared Serna vs Matthew Boyd
  • Deyvison De Los Santos flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Deyvison De Los Santos vs Matthew Boyd
  • Esteury Ruiz walks. Agustín Ramírez to 2nd.
    Esteury Ruiz vs Matthew Boyd
  • Agustín Ramírez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.
    Agustín Ramírez vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 4th
  • Ian Happ grounds out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Ian Happ vs Tyler Phillips
  • Michael Conforto walks. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.
    Michael Conforto vs Tyler Phillips
  • Michael Busch flies out to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.
    Michael Busch vs Tyler Phillips
  • Seiya Suzuki singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Tyler Phillips
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Tyler Phillips
  • Dansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Dansby Swanson vs Tyler Phillips
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Javier Sanoja grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Javier Sanoja vs Matthew Boyd
  • Jakob Marsee singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Brian Navarreto scores. Jakob Marsee to 2nd.
    Jakob Marsee vs Matthew Boyd
  • Heriberto Hernández strikes out swinging.
    Heriberto Hernández vs Matthew Boyd
  • Otto Lopez grounds out, third baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Otto Lopez vs Matthew Boyd
  • Brian Navarreto doubles (3) on a fly ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
    Brian Navarreto vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 3rd
  • Carson Kelly grounds out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Carson Kelly vs Tyler Phillips
  • Pedro Ramírez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Esteury Ruiz.
    Pedro Ramírez vs Tyler Phillips
  • Nico Hoerner grounds into a double play, third baseman Javier Sanoja to second baseman Jared Serna to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos. Ian Happ out at 2nd. Nico Hoerner out at 1st.
    Nico Hoerner vs Tyler Phillips
  • Ian Happ walks.
    Ian Happ vs Tyler Phillips
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Jared Serna lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
    Jared Serna vs Matthew Boyd
  • Deyvison De Los Santos pops out to first baseman Michael Busch in foul territory.
    Deyvison De Los Santos vs Matthew Boyd
  • Esteury Ruiz reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Pedro Ramírez. Javier Sanoja to 2nd.
    Esteury Ruiz vs Matthew Boyd
  • Agustín Ramírez lines out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
    Agustín Ramírez vs Matthew Boyd
  • Javier Sanoja singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Javier Sanoja vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 2nd
  • Michael Conforto grounds out, pitcher Tyler Phillips to first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos.
    Michael Conforto vs Tyler Phillips
  • Michael Busch flies out to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.
    Michael Busch vs Tyler Phillips
  • Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging. Seiya Suzuki out on batter interference.
    Seiya Suzuki vs Tyler Phillips
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong walks.
    Pete Crow-Armstrong vs Tyler Phillips
  • Bottom 1st
  • Jakob Marsee grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
    Jakob Marsee vs Matthew Boyd
  • Heriberto Hernández grounds into a double play, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. Otto Lopez out at 2nd. Heriberto Hernández out at 1st.
    Heriberto Hernández vs Matthew Boyd
  • Otto Lopez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
    Otto Lopez vs Matthew Boyd
  • Top 1st
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Game Recap
Game recap
Cubs punch return trip to postseason on banner day for PCA
CHICAGO -- The Cubs fully expected to be back on the October stage this fall, but the team did not anticipate the kind of daunting, winding road it took to reach the clinching moment on Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Highlights
Suzuki homers to clinch Wild Card for Cubs
00:03:47
Condensed Game: MIA@CHC - 9/24/26
00:12:14
Cubs clinch 2026 Wild Card berth
00:01:12
40/40 for Pete Crow-Armstrong!
00:00:37
Seiya Suzuki's solo home run (26)
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