The real test: Phillies vs. Marlins series preview

A win over Sandy Alcantara would be a sign that the Phillies are playing wellBelieve it or not, Sunday’s 13-1 drubbing was the ideal way for a lengthy winning streak to end. Obviously, we’d prefer that it never end (and there were a few moments when it seemed like it might not), but when the inevitable loss eventually does come, it’s best if it comes with a fury.

I’ve talked before about how sometimes when a team is struggling, they’ll put together a game where everything seems to go right, and they win by double digits. The problem is, they usually go right back into “suck mode” the following game. The inverse is also usually true. Sometimes when a team is going well, they manage to…