Blame it on Irma.
The Marlins have been in a nosedive since Aug. 27, the day the future hurricane formed as a tropical disturbance off the coast of Africa. Friday’s 10-2 loss to the Brewers gave them 16 defeats in their past 18 games.
The series between the two teams was scheduled for Marlins Park but was moved to Miller Park due to lingering hurricane-related infrastructure concerns in South Florida.
As a result, the Marlins were the designated “home” team in the Brewers’ ballpark. The distinction failed to produce a positive result for the reeling Marlins.