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Stowers Two-Homer Game Powers Marlins Past Cubs 3–1
CHICAGO – In a game that felt more like early April than late May, fog rolled in over Wrigley Field as the Miami Marlins avoided a sweep by taking down the Chicago Cubs 3–1 behind a standout performance from Kyle Stowers and a gritty return from Ryan Weathers.
It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it was a much-needed one for a Marlins team looking to turn things around after a rough stretch.
Stowers Delivers With the Bat
Kyle Stowers had himself a night. The outfielder went deep twice—both solo shots—and added a triple, giving him three extra-base hits in the game.
He opened the scoring in the second inning with a blast into the left-center field bleachers, then followed it up in the fourth with a ball that barely stayed fair down the right-field line.
That second homer gave Miami a comfortable 3–0 lead, and while Seiya Suzuki answered with a solo shot of his own later in the inning, it wasn’t enough to shift momentum in Chicago’s favor.
Stowers now has 10 home runs on the season and has quietly become one of the more consistent bats in the Marlins lineup. He’s hit four homers in his last six games and continues to show he can carry the offensive load when needed.
Weathers Makes Strong Return
Ryan Weathers made his long-awaited return to the starting rotation and didn’t disappoint. The southpaw tossed five solid innings, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out five and walking only one.
Weathers missed time earlier this season after straining his left flexor muscle during spring training, and his rehab stint in the minors helped him regain rhythm before stepping back onto the big league mound.
He threw just 76 pitches before being pulled, but considering it was his first start of the year, it was a successful outing. His fastball command looked sharp, and he mixed in his secondary stuff effectively to keep the Cubs off balance.
Marlins’ Bullpen Holds Firm
After Weathers exited, Miami’s bullpen did its job admirably. Four relievers combined for four scoreless innings, keeping the Cubs at bay even when things got tense.
Calvin Faucher escaped a bases-loaded jam in the sixth with a clutch strikeout of Nico Hoerner, preserving the two-run lead.
Jesús Tinoco closed it out in the ninth for his fourth save of the season, bouncing back nicely after blowing a lead the night before.
Taillon Solid But Falls Short
On the other side, Jameson Taillon pitched well but took the loss. He worked six innings, surrendering three runs on four hits while fanning seven and not issuing a single walk.
The problem? Three of those hits were bombs from Stowers and Agustín Ramírez, and that was all the offense Miami needed to seal the deal.
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