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Phillies and Marlins: A History of Rivalry and Respect

The Early Years

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins are two of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball. The Phillies were founded in 1883, while the Marlins were founded in 1993. The two teams have met in the playoffs four times, with the Phillies winning two of those series.

The first meeting between the two teams came in the 1993 National League Championship Series. The Phillies won the series in four games, advancing to the World Series, where they would lose to the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 2008 NLDS

The Phillies and Marlins met again in the playoffs in 2008. This time, the Marlins won the series in four games, advancing to the NLCS, where they would lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 2008 NLDS was a memorable one for both teams. The Phillies were the defending World Series champions, while the Marlins were a young team that had exceeded expectations all season.

The 2010 NLDS

The Phillies and Marlins met in the playoffs for the third time in 2010. The Phillies won the series in three games, advancing to the NLCS, where they would lose to the San Francisco Giants.

The 2010 NLDS was a disappointing one for the Marlins. The team had won the NL East with a record of 91-71, but they were unable to advance past the first round of the playoffs.

The 2012 NLDS

The Phillies and Marlins met in the playoffs for the fourth time in 2012. The Marlins won the series in four games, advancing to the NLCS, where they would lose to the St. Louis Cardinals.

The 2012 NLDS was a memorable one for the Marlins. The team had finished the regular season with a record of 93-69, and they were able to advance to the NLCS for the first time since 2003.