Game 28 - Monday Night, April 30th in Miami
Record - 16-12, 3rd place, 2 games behind the Mets
One Sentence Summary: Jake Arrieta was uncharacteristically ineffective in this 8-4 loss to the Marlins.
What It Means: The Phillies have lost three in a row, dropping into third place behind the Braves and the Mets. If they hope to contend this year, these are the games they absolutely need to win.
What Happened: Arrieta couldn't escape the fourth inning, leaving after 3 2/3 having allowed six runs on eight hits. Marlins right fielder Brian Anderson enjoyed a four-RBI night. The Phillies had a pair of two-run home runs from Jorge Alfaro (3) in the second and Maikel Franco (4) in the fourth.
Featured Card: These are the games where it's hardest to come up with a featured card that makes some sort of sense. Ultimately, I went with a recent Alfaro card since his home run was an absolute bomb that hit the Marlins' garish home run structure located beyond the center field wall.
Transaction: The Phillies made a few roster moves prior to this game. Victor Arano, one of the more reliable relievers so far this season, was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Jake Thompson was optioned back to the IronPigs. Lefty reliever Zac Curtis was recalled and right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin was also recalled to start for the Phillies on Tuesday night.
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