Underdog Miami Marlins sweep the Chicago Cubs advancing to NLDS

The Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 to clinch the Wild Card series and advance to the NLDS. The Marlins are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2003 when they won the world series. They are the only franchise in the four major North American professional sports to have never lost a playoff series.

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Garrett Cooper’s homer, Magneuris Sierra’s RBI propel Marlins to NLDS as they blank Cubs, 2-0

After six scoreless innings in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card round, Garrett Cooper blasted a home run in the 7th to break open the game. An RBI single by Magneuris Sierra drove home Lewis Brinson and the Miami Marlins took a permanent 2-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs. With the win, the Marlins complete the sweep and advance to the NLDS.

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