The Marlins’ fate this season was sealed several months ago, but they refuse to simply play out the string.
Anyone who watched Connor Norby bolt down the third-base line and slide head-first into home plate after a wild pitch Friday can attest to that.
Plus, there’s the chance to play spoiler two of their final three series — against the Braves this weekend to end their final home stand and against the Twins next week in Minnesota. Both are contending for a Wild Card.
“That’s what you want. I’d rather be facing guys right now that are trying to get into the postseason,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said.