The game was as tight as the NL East standings, and at the end of the night, the Philadelphia Phillies led both. 

--SS Hanley Ramirez missed a second straight start Friday because of a left shoulder strain that forced him out of Wednesday's game in the fifth inning. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Hanley Ramirez (strained left shoulder) left the Sept. 

He's only played three games, but Cameron Maybin is showing promise that the Marlins may have found their first regular center fielder since Juan Pierre. 

The Philadelphia Phillies' winning streak was no match for the surging Florida Marlins and their . 

The Philadelphia Phillies' winning streak was no match for the surging Florida Marlins and their . 

While the Philadelphia Phillies are now looking up in the NL East standings, they also have their eye on the surprising Florida Marlins, whose late-season surge has put them back into playoff contention. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Hanley Ramirez (strained left shoulder) left the Sept. 

--CF Cameron Maybin made his first Marlins start a memorable one Thursday: He reached base in all five at-bats, going 4-for-4 with four singles, a walk and two runs. 

The Marlins already face longshot odds to reach the playoffs. 

Pat Burrell had not been coming through for the Philadelphia Phillies down the stretch. 

Although only 10 games remain, the Florida Marlins refuse to count themselves out of the postseason just yet. 

All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez was out of the Florida Marlins' lineup on Thursday. 

If the Marlins fall short of the playoffs, Kevin Gregg said he knows fans will direct some blame on him for blowing nine saves, the most among relievers in both leagues. 

--SS Hanley Ramirez his two home runs Wednesday, then left the game after four innings with a strained left shoulder.