Fading Phillies fall flat against Marlins in 3-1 loss

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    Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly sat in the dugout contemplating his team's role of spoiler a couple of hours before the start of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, whose playoff hopes are fading with a late-season swoon.

    "They're probably feeling like they've got to win every game," Mattingly said.

    Instead, the Phillies are doing the opposite. They lost their third in a row Monday, managing only four hits and no walks against Jose Urenaand two relievers, and the last-place Marlins won 3-1.

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