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Sluggish Phillies drop another series to the Marlins

Final Score: Marlins 6, Phillies 0

For the first time in years, there was a hint of optimism surrounding a Vince Velasquez outing. He had allowed only one earned run in each of his last three starts. Maybe he was starting to turn a corner.

Vince Velasquez left his start before it even began on Thursday. (Ian D’Andrea)

Then about 20 minutes before first pitch, Velasquez walked down the dugout steps. He felt numbness in his right index finger. The 28-year-old was last on the IL in 2018.

David Hale came in to start in his place.