We head now to Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, where the Cubs are taking on the Marlins:
Marlins 8, Cubs 3
A six-run second paved the way to an easy win for the Fish. The big hit in the frame was Chuck Carr's two-run single. Pitcher David Weathers also knocked in a run; he ended up two for three at the plate with a pair of RBIs, and he also threw seven strong innings to get the win on the mound. Jerry Browne contributed a home run to the cause. Glenallen Hill went deep for Chicago, while starting pitcher Willie Banks took the loss, giving up six runs on five hits in just an inning and a third.
W- Weathers (9-12)
L- Banks (8-14)
HR- CHC: Hill (12)
FLA: Browne (4)
Next, we follow the Cubbies to Shea Stadium, where they'll take on the Mets:
Mets 5, Cubs 4
The Mets victimized their former stopper, as Tim Bogar hit a walkoff two-run homer against former Mets relief ace and current Cubs closer Randy Myers. Ryan Thompson's leadoff single to left center provided the extra baserunner. The Cubs had taken the lead in the top of the inning on consecutive base hits by Mark Parent, Steve Buechele, and Rey Sanchez. Bogar's heroics ended a day where he had two hits, scored twice, and drove in three runs, with the other coming on a double in the fifth. Parent, Buechele, and Mark Grace drove in the other Chicago runs, with Kelly Stinnett providing the other ribbie for the Mets. Winning pitcher Mike Maddux threw only two pitches on the night; he got pinch hitter Kevin Roberson to fly to right center, ending the Chicago tenth.
The Mets are once again tied with the Phils for third place in the East.
W- Maddux (3-1)
L- Myers (1-6)
HR- NYM: Bogar (3)
The standings in the East to the moment:
Expos: 75-51
Braves: 73-52- 1.5 GB
(tie) Phillies: 64-63- 11.5 GB
(tie) Mets: 63-62- 11.5 GB
Marlins: 53-73- 22 GB
In the Central:
Reds: 75-50
Astros: 70-56- 5.5 GB
Cubs: 56-69- 19 GB
Cardinals: 54-71- 20 GB
Pirates: 49-77- 26.5 GB
Next: The final makeup game between the Cardinals and Mets.
Thoughts?
Marlins 8, Cubs 3
A six-run second paved the way to an easy win for the Fish. The big hit in the frame was Chuck Carr's two-run single. Pitcher David Weathers also knocked in a run; he ended up two for three at the plate with a pair of RBIs, and he also threw seven strong innings to get the win on the mound. Jerry Browne contributed a home run to the cause. Glenallen Hill went deep for Chicago, while starting pitcher Willie Banks took the loss, giving up six runs on five hits in just an inning and a third.
W- Weathers (9-12)
L- Banks (8-14)
HR- CHC: Hill (12)
FLA: Browne (4)
Next, we follow the Cubbies to Shea Stadium, where they'll take on the Mets:
Mets 5, Cubs 4
The Mets victimized their former stopper, as Tim Bogar hit a walkoff two-run homer against former Mets relief ace and current Cubs closer Randy Myers. Ryan Thompson's leadoff single to left center provided the extra baserunner. The Cubs had taken the lead in the top of the inning on consecutive base hits by Mark Parent, Steve Buechele, and Rey Sanchez. Bogar's heroics ended a day where he had two hits, scored twice, and drove in three runs, with the other coming on a double in the fifth. Parent, Buechele, and Mark Grace drove in the other Chicago runs, with Kelly Stinnett providing the other ribbie for the Mets. Winning pitcher Mike Maddux threw only two pitches on the night; he got pinch hitter Kevin Roberson to fly to right center, ending the Chicago tenth.
The Mets are once again tied with the Phils for third place in the East.
W- Maddux (3-1)
L- Myers (1-6)
HR- NYM: Bogar (3)
The standings in the East to the moment:
Expos: 75-51
Braves: 73-52- 1.5 GB
(tie) Phillies: 64-63- 11.5 GB
(tie) Mets: 63-62- 11.5 GB
Marlins: 53-73- 22 GB
In the Central:
Reds: 75-50
Astros: 70-56- 5.5 GB
Cubs: 56-69- 19 GB
Cardinals: 54-71- 20 GB
Pirates: 49-77- 26.5 GB
Next: The final makeup game between the Cardinals and Mets.
Thoughts?