Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez tossed a quality start but was not backed by enough run support, as he earned the loss Tuesday night against the Phillies. The right-hander allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over seven innings of a 2-1 defeat.
Alvarez is 4-6 with a 3.94 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP in 16 starts. He will take the hill for the final time this season Sunday afternoon at home against the Tigers.