MIAMI — Runs have been tough to come by for the Chicago Cubs, even with the bases loaded and one out.

That was the situation in the ninth inning Thursday, when the Cubs tried to rally from a two-run deficit but came up empty and lost to the Miami Marlins 4-2.

That made it four defeats in a row for the Cubs, their longest losing streak of the season.

“We’re just not scoring runs lately,” manager Joe Maddon said.

With Marlins closer A.J. Ramos being rested, the Cubs mounted a comeback bid against David Phelps in the ninth. Addison Russell and Albert Almora singled with one out, and both advanced when Phelps’ cleat caught in the rubber, causing him to balk. A walk to David Ross loaded the bases.

But pinch-hitter Chris Coghlan struck out and Ben Zobrist flied out, giving Phelps his third save of the season.