Cubs Edge Marlins 2-1 at Wrigley Field on Matthew Boyd's Strong Pitching

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs secured the win with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings. The Marlins initially took the lead in the third inning, scoring their only run of the game before the Cubs responded in the latter half.

Matthew Boyd earned the win for the Cubs, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing 1 earned run, striking out 3 and walking 2. Seiya Suzuki contributed offensively for Chicago, going 2-3 with a home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Tyler Phillips started for the Marlins, throwing 4.0 scoreless innings, with 2 strikeouts and 4 walks. Jack Ralston was tagged with the loss, and Ryan Zeferjahn recorded the save for the Cubs. The Marlins finished with 5 hits and 1 run, leaving 6 runners on base, while the Cubs recorded 6 hits, 2 runs, and left 8 runners on base.

The Cubs, coming off a 9-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds, will look to continue their momentum. The Marlins, who lost 7-3 to the San Diego Padres in their last outing, will aim to rebound in their next game.