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**Marlins drop ninth straight as Alcantara implodes in Houston** - **Marlins** fall to Astros, extending season-high losing streak to nine games - **Alcantara** melted down in the eighth inning, turning a winnable game into another L - **Yordan Alvarez** powered the Astros offense, continuing to torch struggling Marlins pitching - **Trade deadline** looming, with Miami's top outfielders now headlining seller rumors - **Marlins** had turned to Alcantara specifically to snap the skid — it backfired badly **What to watch:** Whether the front office pulls the trigger on outfield trades before the deadline as this freefall deepens. The lineup's set. Drop in.