A variety of odd happenings signify Cubs' 'strange' 6-5 misfortune that set them back in second in the Central

An inability to exploit 10 strolls was simply part of the peculiar conditions Monday night that prompted the Cubs' 6-5 misfortune to the Marlins. The thrashing finished the Cubs' seven-diversion series of wins and dropped them over into second spot in the NL Central.

Closer Pedro Strop strolled three and neglected to record an out amid the ninth inning, setting the phase for a most particular non-choice. Individual reliever Kyle Ryan did not pursue the Marlins' Neil Walker in a rundown, empowering a profitable protection rushed to score.

"This little insinuation is simply unusual," administrator Joe Maddon said after a diversion played in a breeze chill of 38 degrees. "Be that as it may, we got an opportunity to win. We ought to have won."

A journalist inquired as to whether he agreed with Maddon's perception.

"I simply hit my 200th grand slam," Rizzo answered. "So I surmise, better believe it, it's bizarre."

A large portion of the postgame investigation encompassed Strop's episode of ferocity in the wake of strolling just two in his past 10 2/3 innings, just as Ryan's choice to not toss home or pursue legitimately at Walker the Marlins scored twice to take a 5-4 lead.

Ryan took a gander at Walker, who was more than most of the way toward home plate, before tossing to initially base for the second out yet enabling Walker to score.

That pursue posed a potential threat Kris Bryant hit a grand slam in the base of the ninth to close the Cubs' deficiency to one.

"I knew the entire circumstance," Ryan said. "I just solidified. (The circumstance) went through my head and I solidified."

Minutes after the fact, Ryan included: "It could have been a tied amusement. I was somewhat disturbed. in reality upset.

"It will take a short time. However, I'll get over it."

Rizzo and Cole Hamels, who neglected to hold a three-run lead, went to Ryan's guard.

"We as a whole have his back," said Rizzo, who at any rate had the capacity to get the ball he hit for his 200th homer and his 199th as a Cub, putting him in front of Hank Sauer for ninth spot on the Cubs' unequaled rundown. "He's been beneficial for us since he's been here, an incredible colleague and an extraordinary person in the clubhouse."

Hamels included: "I think I've made a considerable amount of not getting outs where I figure you can get the outs. Now and again the diversion can accelerate on you a couple of times. Be that as it may, we as a whole do it.

"I believe it's incredible. This is a major exercise to adapt from the get-go in the season."

Hamels acknowledged a lot of obligation regarding surrendering an amusement binds grand slam to Jon Berti in the wake of resigning the initial two players of the 6th. Berti's homer was the first of his significant class vocation.

"I'm certainly significantly more astute than that," Hamels said.

The Cubs put the leadoff hitter on base in five of their initial six innings — including four on strolls — yet stranded six sprinters amid that length.