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Cubs lose series finale 6-1 to Marlins

MIAMI - Jose Fernandez delivered another gem at Marlins Park, allowing one run in seven innings and striking out 13 Sunday to help Miami beat the faltering Chicago Cubs, 6-1.

The Marlins won three of four from the injury-depleted Cubs, who went 1-6 for the week but still have baseball's best record.

Fernandez improved his career record at home to 24-1 with a 1.48 ERA, and this year the right-hander has been pretty good everywhere - he's 10-3 with a 2.28 ERA and 138 strikeouts.

Giancarlo Stanton doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth for the Marlins, who went 7-3 on their homestand. At 41-35, they're six games above .500 for the first time since June 2012, their first season in Marlins Park.

Jason Hammel (7-4) allowed two runs in six innings, and the Cubs lost his fourth start in a row even though he pitched out of several jams.

Miami was 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position before Christian Yelich singled home an insurance run in the eighth. That run was unearned because of a throwing error by third baseman Kris Bryant.

A replay reversal put the Marlins ahead to stay 2-1 in the sixth. With runners at the corners and one out, the Cubs appeared to turn a 5-4-3 double play, but a review determined Adeiny Hechavarria beat the throw to first.

Martin Prado hit a three-run double in the ninth off Gerardo Concepcion. Brian Ellington completed the five-hitter.

Fernandez doubled leading off the fifth, and after reaching second base, he pulled up his right sleeve and flexed his biceps.

He showed muscle on the mound, too, with a top speed of 101 mph on the scoreboard radar gun. That came in the fifth inning, when he struck out the side.

Fernandez's streak of 25 consecutive scoreless innings at home ended in the third. Hammel singled to hike his average to .273, and after Chicago loaded the bases, he scored on a sacrifice fly by Bryant.

Miami scored in the second when Justin Bour lumbered around from first on Derek Dietrich's double.

Dietrich was twice hit by a pitch - on the right foot and right elbow - and now leads NL batters with 13 HBPs.

Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (right hamstring) is on schedule to return around the time he's eligible to be activated from the disabled list July 4. "When I talk to Dexter, he seems to be in good order," manager Joe Maddon said. "He's not ready yet, but he's doing well."

Infielder Tommy La Stella (right hamstring) and pitcher Clayton Richard (left middle finger blister) will begin rehab assignments Monday with Triple-A Iowa.

Second baseman Ben Zobrist (ankle) returned to the starting lineup and went 0 for 3.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Miami. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Miami. Associated Press
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