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The Marlins were one of the biggest surprises in baseball, until they weren't.
Miami went from 10 games under .500 and in playoff position to under .500 in an instant, losing 12 consecutive games after a dominant June. For manager Clayton McCullough, the journey was a reflection of one taken by Matt Damon.
McCullough compared his experience during the team's losing streak to that of Odysseus in "The Odyssey," taking a lighthearted approach before the Marlins snapped the skid with a comeback win over the Phillies on Monday.
Here's a look at why McCullough compared the Marlins' losing streak to "The Odyssey."
#ODYSSEY
The Marlins were one of the biggest surprises in baseball, until they weren't.
Miami went from 10 games under .500 and in playoff position to under .500 in an instant, losing 12 consecutive games after a dominant June. For manager Clayton McCullough, the journey was a reflection of one taken by Matt Damon.
McCullough compared his experience during the team's losing streak to that of Odysseus in "The Odyssey," taking a lighthearted approach before the Marlins snapped the skid with a comeback win over the Phillies on Monday.
Here's a look at why McCullough compared the Marlins' losing streak to "The Odyssey."
#ODYSSEY
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