Marlins may need to get creative to score runs

MIAMI — No matter how high or low the Marlins have been, manager Don Mattingly has remained level-headed. He has aimed to maintain continuity with the lineup and batting order, but after Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the Padres at Marlins Park, he noted some subtle changes may be needed.

The Marlins were completely flabbergasted by Luis Perdomo in their series finale, hitting into a franchise-record six double plays. Miami is the first team since the Rays against the D-backs on Aug. 7, 2013, to hit into six DPs in a nine-inning game.

“It was fairly flat as the game went on today,” Mattingly said. “I’m sure our guys know that we’re last in the league in runs this month. They know our offense hasn’t been very good. We have to find a way to get better.”

Miami ranks last in the National League in runs scored in August with 90, and in its 2-4 homestand, it managed just 13 runs, with seven of them coming in Friday’s 7-6 walk-off win.

The Marlins’ lineup is depleted with Giancarlo Stanton (left groin strain), Justin …

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