The Marlins saw how good they could be someday on Friday and Saturday.
On Sunday, they were reminded of how far they still need to go.
Dan Straily pitched seven innings with an extra day’s rest after serving a five-game suspension, but the three runs he allowed early proved too much for the Marlins to overcome in a 5-2 defeat against the Mets.
The Marlins (34-51) slipped back into last place in the National League East after climbing above the Mets (33-48) on percentage points a day earlier thanks to their first two victories this weekend.