De La Cruz homers in the 9th inning as the Marlins beat the Cubs 3-2 in doubleheader opener

Four-run sixth inning powers Cubs to doubleheader split vs. Marlins

Rookie Alexander Canario ignited the Cubs offense in the sixth inning. |Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty ImagesNuccio DiNuzzo/Getty The rally started with one swing. Rookie left fielder Alexander Canario swung at the first pitch he saw in his sixth-inning at-bat and connected on a no-doubt home run to left field.Canario's home run ignited a Cubs offense that found its groove late in Saturday's 5-3 win vs. the Marlins in the second game of the doub…

Chicago Cubs lose to Miami Marlins 3-2 in Game 1 of a doubleheader

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins in Game 1 of a doubleheader on April 20, 2024, at Wrigley Field. Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay yells into his glove in the ninth inning against the Marlins on April 20, 2024, at Wrigley Field. Alzolay gave up a two-run home run to Marlins designated hitter Bryan De La Cruz, resulting in a 3-2 Cubs loss. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Marlins designated hitter Bryan De La Cruz, right, rounds…