ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • NHL
    • NCAAF
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs

    NLWC - GAME 1 • MIA leads series 1-0
    MIA
    Miami MarlinsMarlinsMIA
    31-29, 20-14 Away
    5
    31-29, 20-14 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    34-26, 19-14 Home
    1
    34-26, 19-14 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    C. DickersonLF
    1-4113.250
    M. SierraLF
    0-0000.000
    S. MarteCF
    2-4100.500
    M. HarrisonPR-CF
    0-0000.000
    J. AguilarDH
    2-5112.400
    B. Anderson3B
    0-5000.000
    G. Cooper1B
    1-4000.250
    M. JoyceRF
    0-3000.000
    L. BrinsonRF
    0-0000.000
    J. Berti2B
    0-2000.000
    M. RojasSS
    1-4100.250
    C. WallachC
    1-4100.250
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    S. Alcantara
    6.23134100-621.35
    R. Bleier
    0.100001-10.00
    Y. Garcia
    1.0000217-100.00
    B. Kintzler
    1.0100114-90.00
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    MIACHC
    Hits
    8
    4
    Home Runs
    2
    1
    Total Bases
    16
    8
    Runners LOB
    9
    7

    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    2:00 PM, September 30, 2020Coverage: ABC
    Chicago, Illinois
    Game Time:3:22
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Pat Hoberg
    • First Base Umpire - Will Little
    • Second Base Umpire - Dan Iassogna
    • Third Base Umpire - Bill Welke
    • Left Field Umpire - Dan Bellino
    • Right Field Umpire - Andy Fletcher

    Dickerson homers as Marlins beat Cubs 5-1 in playoff opener

    Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer off a fading Kyle Hendricks in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Wednesday in Game 1 of their NL wild-card series.
    Sep 30, 2020, 09:25 pm - Associated Press
    MIA
    CHC
    123456789RHE
    000000500581
    000010000141
    S. Alcantara
    win

    S. Alcantara1-0

    6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 3 BB
    K. Hendricks
    loss

    K. Hendricks0-1

    6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 3 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    MIACHC
    5thHapp homered to left (360 feet).01
    7thDickerson homered to left center (384 feet), Rojas scored and Wallach scored.31
    7thAguilar homered to right (366 feet), Marte scored.51
    Full Play-By-Play
    Data is currently unavailable.

    MIA leads 1-0

    • Marlins
      5
    • Cubs
      1
    Game 1
    9/30
    • Marlins
      -
    • Cubs
      -
    Game 2
    10/1
    • Marlins
      2
    • Cubs
      0
    Game 2
    10/2

    2026 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta7755.583-W2
    Philadelphia7360.5494.5L2
    Miami6766.50410.5L2
    Washington6272.46316L1
    New York6072.45517W1
    Full Standings

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee8151.614-L2
    Chicago7657.5715.5L1
    St. Louis6667.49615.5L4
    Pittsburgh6569.48517W2
    Cincinnati6271.46619.5L3
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    The Playoff Playbook: How to win your fantasy baseball league

    The Playoff Playbook: How to win your fantasy baseball league

    Made the fantasy baseball playoffs? Want to win? Listen to these tips from Tristan.
    Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group

    Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group

    The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.
    Fantasy baseball forecaster: Team hitting ratings

    Fantasy baseball forecaster: Team hitting ratings

    Stay ahead of the game and optimize your fantasy baseball hitters with our forecaster, which provides a rolling 10-day outlook of every team's hitting matchups as well as the potential for stolen bases.
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.