In what became known as a massive mid-season meltdown, the Miami Marlins were mauled for12 straight games in July, the longest losing streak in franchise history and one of the worst of all time. Once proudly in command of the final spot in the wild card race after June became the best month the club has ever experienced. Marlins infielder Otto Lopez | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Marlins are currently 3.5 games behind their National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies (64-56), for the final Wild Card slot. That stretch would also fit in perfectly for the Marlins to reel off about 8 wins in a row. It's one the young Marlins should take to heart, not getting wrapped up in the pressure of a pennant drive — just play.