The Miami Marlins are still looking for their first victory since the All-Star break after dropping a 12th straight game. That run is now the longest losing streak in franchise history, deepening a slide that has erased the momentum the club built earlier in the summer.
The downturn stands in sharp contrast to how Miami played in June and early July. The Marlins were 27-34 on June 1, then surged with a 19-7 month to reach 46-41 by July 1. That stretch turned the team into one of baseball's hottest clubs for several weeks.
By July 9, Miami had continued to improve its position, but the current skid has completely changed the picture. What had looked like a strong midseason push has become an extended slump, with the team unable to break through for a win coming out of the break.
For the Marlins, the challenge now is stopping a historic losing streak before it grows even longer. After a dramatic rise in June and early July, Miami's recent collapse has become one of the team's biggest storylines in the second half of the season.
