This week’s Wild Card Series against the Cubs was unlike any other postseason series in Marlins history (for the most part). It had the same result as the previous six: they won! But being matched up with a struggling offensive team in a best-of-three format allowed the Fish to preserve most of their arms. Only six different pitchers were used en route to the sweep. Manager Don Mattingly leaned on his best weapons and they delivered the goods.
However, the upcoming battle with the Braves is going to be a different challenge.