8-run sixth inning sinks Marlins as Cubs cruise 14-1

Seiya Suzuki homered, doubled and had four RBIs, Kyle Tucker also went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 14-1 on Tuesday night.

The Cubs matched a season-high with 21 hits in support of Jameson Taillon (3-3) who scattered one run and four hits over seven innings to snap a two-start losing streak.

Suzuki’s two-run drive capped an eight-run run sixth inning against Miami relievers Calvin Faucher (2-2) and Lake Bachar that put them up 9-1. Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit consecutive RBI singles and Nico Hoerner followed with a two-run single.

Chicago padded its lead with a five-run ninth against position player Javier Sanoja. Suzuki and Michael Busch hit two-run doubles in the inning.

Cubs RHP Cade Horton (2-0, 6.00) will start the series finale against Marlins RHP Max Meyer (3-4, 4.47).



(AP Photo Lynn Sladky)