Marlins End Phillies Five-Game Win Streak With 8-3 Victory

The Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, ending the Phillies' five-game winning streak and snapping the Marlins' five-game home losing streak. Eric Wagaman and Jesús Sánchez each hit home runs, with Wagaman's two-run blast in the second inning marking the team's first homer in 274 at-bats, while Sánchez added a solo shot in the seventh inning. Xavier Edwards contributed three hits and an RBI single that capped a three-run sixth inning, which put Miami ahead 5-3, aided by Phillies reliever Tanner Banks allowing two runs. Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos was benched by manager Rob Thomson for an inappropriate comment, ending his streak of 236 consecutive starts. Starter Jesús Luzardo, a former Marlin, gave up four runs in five-plus innings before being relieved as Miami scored six unanswered runs in the sixth inning. The Marlins recorded 13 hits overall, continuing their strong recent offensive performance, having scored 10 or more hits in six of their last 10 games.