Marlins struggle against Phillies, playoff hopes diminish further

The Miami Marlins lost all three games against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, falling to 64-64 overall. After a controversial call contributed to a 5-4 loss on Monday, the Marlins blew leads in the subsequent games, losing 6-4 on Tuesday and 4-1 on Wednesday. This disheartening series comes just before a demanding September schedule begins, with Miami now four games behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League Wild Card spot. The Marlins will host the Washington Nationals for three games starting Friday, followed by a series against the Boston Red Sox.

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