Closer Hector Neris #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies had been hotter than black leather car seats in the summer sun coming into this weekend series against the Marlins but again failed to gain ground as their Miami struggles continued.
This series once again threw into sharp focus the problems that have prevented the Phillies from staying at the top of the division. There are quite a few players on the roster who have only hurt the Phillies’ chances at a postseason berth, and who the Phillies should and will likely say goodbye to when their contracts expire at the end of the season.