Despite losing three of four in Washington over the weekend, the Phillies put up up a decent showing (that’s what it has come down unfortunately). All four games were decided by a run, and the lone game the Phillies won, they got adaquate pitching from Mark Leiter and stellar relief pitching. In a losing effort, the Phils even tagged the reigning Cy Young winner Max Scherzer for four runs in six innings.
The Marlins wildcard hopes have evaporated, as they’ve lost 12 of its last 14. They lost three of four to the Braves over the weekend putting them 10 games back of Colorado for that second spot.