Cubs' Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki homer lift team past Marlins

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 09:30:45 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-07 15:49:27

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The Cubs managed to edge ahead of the Miami Marlins thanks to a powerful performance from their new signings.

The Cubs scored early and often en route to a 9-1 victory over the Marlins at Wrigley Field on Monday night. Seiya Suzuki recorded his first hit in the major leagues in the second inning with a two-run homer to right field, giving the Cubs a 3-0 lead. He became the first Cubs player this season to homer in his first career game at Wrigley.

In the fourth inning, Dansby Swanson hit a two-run shot to left-center, giving the Cubs a 5-1 lead. That hit also meant that each of the last seven leadoff hitters to join the Cubs hit a home run in their second game with the team, dating back to 2020.

Cubs reliever Kyle Ryan gave up a home run to Jesus Agular in the fifth, but that was the only damage Miami managed to do. The Cubs scored four more runs over the sixth and seventh innings to put the game out of reach.

With the win, the Cubs improved to 11-20 on the season, while the Marlins fell to 16-16.

Suzuki, who inked a $85 million deal with the Cubs in December, was thrilled with his first taste of success in the big leagues. The 28-year-old said it was exciting to finally be able to play the game he loves in front of enthusiastic fans.

"Excited is an understatement," he told reporters through an interpreter. "It's been a while since my last game, so I was amped up and a little nervous."

Swanson, who was picked up in a trade earlier in the winter, also enjoyed hitting his first home run with his new team.

"It's kind of a dream come true," he said. "You dream of being in the situation we're in, hitting homers and winning games. It was a special night."

With the bats on fire, the Cubs look to be a team to watch out for as the season progresses.

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