MIAMI -- Jose Fernandez struck out 13 over seven innings, Martin Prado hit a three-run double and the Marlins were credited with the tie-breaking run after a review to post a 6-1 victory on Sunday at Marlins Park over the Cubs, who lost for the sixth time in their last seven games.
With the game tied at 1 in the Marlins' sixth, Giancarlo Stanton doubled to lead off against Jason Hammel and moved up on Justin Bour's flyout. Derek Dietrich was hit by a pitch, although that had to be confirmed through a review. Adeiny Hechavarria then hit a potential double-play ball to third baseman Kris Bryant, but he paused on his throw until Ben Zobrist got to second for the force there. Zobrist then threw to first, and first-base umpire Vic Carapazza originally called Hechavarria out.
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The Marlins challenged the call at first, and after a review, it was overturned and the run counted. The Cubs also asked for a review on the play at second, saying Dietrich obstructed play, but that call stood.
This was Fernandez's 15th career start with at least 10 strikeouts. The right-hander fanned every Cubs starter at least once, and he improved to 9-1 with a 1.63 ERA (13 earned runs over 72 innings) in his last 11 starts. Fernandez has struck out 106 batters in that stretch.
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King of K: The strikeout came in handy for Fernandez in a big spot. After the Cubs tied the game in the third, Fernandez then fanned Anthony Rizzo on an 0-2 curveball to escape the jam. The 23-year-old finished one shy of his career-high in strikeouts, and his 89 K's at home this season pace all Major League pitchers.
Start me up: Chicago starter Hammel escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fourth and stranded Fernandez after his leadoff double in the fifth. But the right-hander took the loss and is now 0-3 in his last four starts. Hammel has given up 10 earned runs over 24 1/3 innings, and the Cubs have scored nine runs in the four games.
Carrie Muskat has covered the Cubs since 1987, and for MLB.com since 2001. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings. You can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat and listen to her podcast.
Patrick Pinak is a reporter for MLB.com based in Miami.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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