Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins | September 4, 2026

Scheduled September 4, 2026 • loanDepot park, Miami

Chicago Cubs

76-58

Miami Marlins

68-66

MLB PREVIEW • September 4, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Chicago Cubs (76-58) travels to play Miami Marlins (68-66) at loanDepot park, Miami.

Chicago Cubs

Visiting Side

Record 76-58

Miami Marlins

Home Side

Record 68-66

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

60%

Chicago Cubs

40%

Miami Marlins

Projected Score CHI 5 - MIA 4

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Chicago Cubs has a stronger overall season performance.
Miami Marlins has a stronger home record.
Chicago Cubs boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Chicago Cubs

STAT

Miami Marlins

56.7% Win % 50.7%

76-58 Overall Record 68-66

38-27 Home Record 42-27

38-31 Away Record 26-39

5.19 Runs / G 4.34

.249 Team BA .249

.759 Team OPS .726

4.09 Team ERA 3.88

1.25 WHIP 1.25

4603 AB (At Bats) 4451

695 R (Runs) 582

1144 H (Hits) 1109

225 2B (Doubles) 210

21 3B (Triples) 28

177 HR (Home Runs) 134

656 RBI (Runs Batted In) 556

1942 TB (Total Bases) 1777

568 BB (Walks) 459

1148 SO (Strikeouts) 1094

100 SB (Stolen Bases) 140

.249 AVG .249

.338 OBP .326

.422 SLG .399

.759 OPS .726

681.4 RC (Runs Created) 603.6

.107 BB/PA .091

0.49 BB/K 0.42

3.97 P/PA 3.82

423 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 372

5284 PA (Plate Appearances) 5045

26.0 AB/HR 33.2

4.09 ERA 3.88

1.25 WHIP 1.25

1197.2 IP (Innings) 1177.0

1096 H (Hits Allowed) 1018

544 ER (Earned Runs) 507

198 HR (HR Allowed) 132

400 BB (Walks Allowed) 448

1025 K (Strikeouts) 1095

7.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.4

76 W (Wins) 68

58 L (Losses) 66

29 SV (Saves) 30

0.990 FP (Fielding %) 0.982

49 E (Errors) 84

225 DP (Double Plays) 210

4911 TC (Total Chances) 4739

3593 PO (Putouts) 3531

1269 A (Assists) 1124

36.5 RF (Range Factor) 35.6

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Miami Marlins plays on familiar turf at loanDepot park, Miami.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Chicago Cubs Could Win

Chicago Cubs brings a Team ERA of 4.09 and Batting Average of .249 into the matchup.

Why Miami Marlins Could Win

Miami Marlins counters with a Team ERA of 3.88 and Batting Average of .249.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Miami Marlins's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

loanDepot park, Miami

Dome/Indoor • 86°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

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Team Home Runs

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Chicago Cubs (50.6%) Miami Marlins (49.4%)

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