With Porter Hodge unavailable because of a left oblique issue that will land him on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell turned to Palencia to close out the ninth inning Monday at LoanDepot Park. The 25-year-old hard-throwing right-hander retired the first two batters he faced and went ahead 0-2 on No. 8 hitter Derek Hill when he hung a slider.

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Brown fell behind against the Marlins’ first two hitters, Jesús Sánchez and Agustín Ramírez, and came back over the plate with a fastball, which both hit out for a solo home run each. Brown retired the next 12 batters he faced, striking out the side in the fourth inning.

Jesús Sánchez hit a leadoff homer and a game-ending triple, finishing with three hits and four RBIs as the Miami Marlins came back to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7.

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The Cubs lost to the Miami Marlins on Monday night despite Jacob Amaya recording five RBIs. His production, paired with Carson Kelly, have helped the Cubs achieve some never-before-seen baseball history.

The Miami Marlins look to build on a dramatic comeback victory when they continue a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.