The Phillies’ dream season hit a brutal wall as they collapsed in a 8-6 loss to the Marlins, getting swept in a three-game series after blowing a six-run lead. Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm lit up the scoreboard early, but the Marlins’ pitching shut down the offense, while the Phillies’ bullpen unraveled, surrendering seven runs in the final four innings. Now 9-12 in their last 12 games, they’re six and a half games behind the Braves—and dangerously close to playoff elimination. With Brad Keller gone and the bullpen stretched thin, the front office has until the deadline to make moves or watch their season slip away.

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