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MIAMI – A series full of comeback efforts and close games ended in a whimper for the Cubs. Marlins closer A.J. Puk retired three straight batters in the ninth inning to solidify the Cubs’ 4-3 loss and the series sweep.
Just like that, the Cubs wrapped up April. They enter the month of May with a 14-13 record, third in the division behind a surprising Pirates team (20-8 entering Sunday) at the top and the Brewers (18-9) behind them.
The series sweep in Miami exposed some weaknesses, namely challenging the Cubs’ pitching depth. It featured some sloppy mistakes, like hit batters, a key base running lapse and a timely passed ball.