Yelich, Marlins battling to end of stretch run

PHILADELPHIA — The Marlins’ postseason hopes are slim, but Sunday’s 5-4 comeback win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park can energize a team that might be wearing down in its first experience in the postseason hunt.

Although it was a club teeming with young talent, Miami hadn’t won more than 72 games since Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna’s first full seasons in 2014.

Marlins manager Mattingly thinks it could be taking a toll on them, especially Yelich, whom the Marlins (74-75) have relied heavily upon all year. The 24-year-old outfielder has played in all but six of the Marlins’ 149 games and hasn’t missed one since July 29. His average has dropped from .320 to .300 over that span.

“We’ve been pushing him hard,” Mattingly said. “He has looked tired, I think, as of late. The kid’s a really good hitter.

“You talk about pitchers pitching deep into the season and things like that for the first time. I think for a lot of our guys, it’s been trying, getting in that dog world of …

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