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Marlins Open vs Athletics, Shun Playoff Chatter

7/4/2026

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  • Marlins open a series vs Athletics on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Sacramento as Manager Clayton McCullough tells players to ignore playoff chatter and focus on winning each game.
  • After a 20-6 June surge that left Miami 6.5 games behind the Braves, the club seeks to stop a slide.
  • Tyler Phillips (1-3, 3.02 ERA) starts Friday opposite Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.00 ERA) as clubs deal with injuries including Jacob Wilson.