The Mets were held in check against the Braves' Chris Sale and Paul Blackburn stumbled early as the Mets dropped their fifth straight loss.

Philadelphia Phillies (44-30, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (29-43, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (5-2, 2.94 ERA, 1.