Why it's trending
The Marlins' 12-game losing streak is a franchise record, drawing national attention. The game also features a matchup between former teammates (Phillips vs Wheeler) and has playoff implications: the Phillies hold a wild card spot, while the Marlins have fallen out of contention.
The Miami Marlins, mired in a franchise-record 12-game losing streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET at LoanDepot Park. The Marlins had climbed to a season-high 10 games over .500 and were tied for second in the NL East on July 9, but have not won since. According to CBS Sports, the streak is the longest in franchise history; Miami had endured five double-digit skids since 1993 but never 12 in a row.
Philadelphia enters the matchup after a poor stretch of its own. The Phillies went 2-6 in the first eight games of a nine-game homestand, scoring fewer than two runs in five of those losses, before beating the New York Yankees 11-4 on Sunday. Overall, Philadelphia is 57-49, 5.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the division and holding the second NL wild card. The team fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start, and Don Mattingly has led a turnaround with a 48-30 record since, per DraftKings Network.
Miami starter Tyler Phillips (2-5, 3.52 ERA) faces his former team. The 28-year-old right-hander has lost six of seven starts but has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his past three outings. However, he was tagged for eight runs over four innings in a loss to Philadelphia on June 16. For the Phillies, Zack Wheeler (10-2, 2.16 ERA) takes the mound; he is 14-4 lifetime and 5-0 in his last 10 starts against the Marlins. He allowed one run with 17 strikeouts across 12 innings in two outings against Miami this season.
The Marlins are 2-5 against the Phillies this season. With the trade deadline approaching, Miami is expected to be a seller after its slide, while Philadelphia may seek bullpen help and a back-end starter. The outcome could affect the wild-card race: the Phillies lead the second slot, while the Marlins have dropped 10.5 games behind the division lead.
Timeline
- Marlins tie for second in NL East
Miami completes a sweep of Seattle, winning its sixth straight to reach a season-high 10 games over .500 and tie the Phillies for second place, three games behind Atlanta.
- Marlins lose 12 consecutive games
The losing streak spans both sides of the All-Star break, setting a franchise record. The team falls from contention, currently 10.5 games back in the division.
- Phillies at Marlins series opener
Philadelphia (57-49) visits Miami (52-54) at 6:40 PM ET. RHP Zack Wheeler starts for the Phillies; RHP Tyler Phillips starts for the Marlins.
Questions people ask
What is the Miami Marlins' longest losing streak?
The current 12-game losing streak is a franchise record. The previous longest was 11 games, last set in 2011 (CBS Sports).
Who is starting for the Phillies and Marlins?
Zack Wheeler (10-2, 2.16 ERA) starts for the Phillies. Tyler Phillips (2-5, 3.52 ERA) starts for the Marlins. Phillips was formerly with the Phillies.
Why are the Phillies trending?
The Phillies have a winning record and are in a wild card spot, but they have been scuffling recently, losing 6 of 8 before a win on Sunday. The game is also notable as Wheeler faces his former teammate Phillips, and the Marlins' losing streak draws attention.
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