The Miami Marlins’ first game back home on Friday after a frustrating road trip played out like most of the six games before it in Atlanta and Cincinnati.
Consistent offense was hard to find and one key opportunity was enough to put the Marlins in a hole they couldn’t overcome.
The final result: A 9-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies to begin their nine-game homestand.
The Marlins (3-11) have now lost five in a row and have been outscored 34-5 in that span. They managed just five hits and only had runners in scoring position twice on the night.