Phillies Join Crowded Playoff Bubble After Marlins Sweep
Philadelphia blew a 6-0 lead in the series finale, tightening a seven-team race for two Wild Card spots with the trade deadline hours away.
The Phillies were swept by the Marlins, who entered the series on a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Philadelphia surrendered a 6-0 lead in the finale, dropping them into a crowded playoff bubble. Seven teams are now separated by just three games competing for two Wild Card spots. The MLB trade deadline arrives Monday at 6 PM ET, adding urgency to roster decisions for all bubble teams.
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