Jean Segura’s two-run single in the bottom of the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins seemed to signal better things ahead for the Philadelphia Phillies.
So much for that.
The Phils’ offense went cold after that, save for two late sacrifice flies, and the Marlins produced baserunner after baserunner, scoring six runs on 16 hits. Don Mattingly’s squad earned a sweep of the Phillies with a 6-4 win at Citizens Bank Park.
It’s the seventh straight loss for the Phillies, and they’re now just one game above the .500 mark.
The Marlins started their relentless attack in the first inning against Enyel De Los Santos, and they never let up.