Alcantara struggles as Marlins fall to Phillies, get swept in series

On August 20, the Miami Marlins lost 4-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies, resulting in a series sweep. Sandy Alcantara was unable to perform effectively, allowing three earned runs over six innings, while Aaron Nola secured the win for Philadelphia. Javier Sanoja hit a solo home run for Miami, but the team struggled offensively, with the rest of the lineup only managing four hits. The Marlins fall to.500 at 64-64 in the playoff race, while the Phillies improve to 70-58, extending their winning streak to six games. Miami has a scheduled off day on August 21 before starting a six-game homestand.

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