Phillips would temporarily bounce back with a three-pitch strikeout for the second out of the inning, before allowing a single and back-to-back walks on 11 pitches to load the bases for one of Seattle’s trade deadline jewels, Justin Turner, who made an emphatic impression on his new home fans with a grand slam to end Phillips’ night.

The offense scattered four singles through the middle innings but failed to build enough momentum to make a dent in the deficit.

The Mariners would tack on two more runs via a fielder’s choice and a solo homer by Mitch Haniger off of Jose Alvarado.

Garrett Stubbs showed an unsung aspect of his worth as he took the mound in the eighth inning and managed a 1-2-3 inning on 10 pitches.

The offense came to life in the top of the ninth with a too-little-too-late push, scoring two runs on a double by Alec Bohm, a triple by Brandon Marsh, a walk by JT Realmuto and a single by Weston Wilson. But Mariners’ reliever, Jhonathan Diaz, settled down and retired Bryson Stott, Johan Rojas and Kyle Schwarber in order to end the pipe dream.

The Phillies’ losing streak now extends to five games, which is the longest stretch since May 28th through June 2nd of last year.

The teams are back at it tomorrow night as the Phillies’ will pray for Kolby Allard to eat some innings as he opposes Mariners’ starter, Bryce Miller.