Hot Start for the Marlins 
So close, yet so far! Our Marlins gave us a glimmer of hope early on with a thrilling start 
. In the top of the first, Jake Burger got hit by a pitch, followed by a single by Jesus Sanchez. Jonah Bride then drove us crazy with a three-run homer to left field, giving us a strong 3-0 lead. Derek Hill and Kyle Stowers also got hits, but unfortunately, we couldn't pile on any more.Phillies Strike Back 
The Phillies didn't back down. In the bottom of the fourth, Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam, turning the game around and putting them up 6-5. It was a heartbreaker and shifted the momentum in their favor.Fighting Till The End 
Despite the setback, our team didn’t back off. Jesus Sanchez continued to get on base, and David Hensley came off the bench with a crucial double. Xavier Edwards also walked, putting runners on the corners. Unfortunately, the Phillies pitching staff, especially their relievers, shut us down, holding us scoreless the rest of the way.Top Performers 
Let's shine a light on our top performers for tonight:- Jonah Bride: 3 RBIs with that crucial early homer
- Jake Burger & Jesus Sanchez: Consistent hitting and getting on base when it mattered
Tough Loss, But Hope Remains 
It's always tough to see such an early lead slip away, especially when the final score reads 9-5 in favor of the Phillies. Our team showed flashes of brilliance, and we’ll take those positives to the next game. Keep believing, Marlins fans! We'll come back stronger 
.Scoreboard for Marlins @ Phillies (August 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |