Justin Bour and Giancarlo Stanton each plated three runs as the Marlins downed the Cubs, 9-6, in Miami. Bour knocked in a two-run homer as the Fish took a two-one series lead with the finale coming Sunday. Paul Clemens tossed five innings of four-run ball for the win, and A.J. Ramos notched his 24th save.
John Lackey gave up seven runs to take the loss for Chicago. Addison Russell clocked a three-run homer and Miguel Montero added a solo shot in the loss.
The final game of the series is this afternoon in Miami.