Phillies swept by a team that lost 12 straight entering series
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling, having lost nine of their last 12 games since the All-Star break, dropping from 11 games over .500 to just five over .500, raising concerns about their playoff prospects.
- In a recent three-game series against the Miami Marlins, the Phillies lost all three games, including a walk-off defeat that ended Miami’s 12-game losing streak and a blown 6-0 lead in the finale.
- Pitching struggles were evident, with starter Jesus Luzardo failing to hold a big lead and the bullpen faltering due to unavailable key relievers, leading to critical late-game runs by the Marlins.
- Phillies manager Don Mattingly emphasized the importance of the upcoming months to define the team’s character, acknowledging the current struggles and the need to regain form.
- Despite the setbacks, players like Luzardo and Trea Turner remain optimistic about the team’s potential, though they acknowledge the need for more consistent complementary baseball on both offense and pitching.
