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Cubs Face Marlins in Pivotal Series Opener
23 Sep
Summary
- The Cubs and Marlins begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
- Shota Imanaga starts for the Cubs, with Janson Junk pitching for the Marlins.
- The Cubs hold a winning record, while the Marlins are below .500.
The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to commence a three-game series against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch slated for Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs, who have secured an 87-69 record this season and hold second place in the NL Central, will start pitcher Shota Imanaga. His season stats include an 11-10 record with a 3.80 ERA.
Facing the Cubs will be the Miami Marlins, currently holding a 76-80 record and sitting third in the NL East. The Marlins' starting pitcher for this matchup is Janson Junk, who has a 6-9 record and a 4.50 ERA. Fans can watch the game via Fubo or on TV channels MARQ and Marlins.TV.
Several key players are highlighted for their performance this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs leads MLB with 45 home runs, complemented by 107 RBIs and 118 runs scored. For the Marlins, Otto Lopez has hit 11 home runs and driven in 71 RBIs, while Javier Sanoja has contributed 10 home runs and 67 RBIs. Alex Bregman also features with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs.
