Defense sparkles behind Kirby, but missed chances costly in shutout loss

MIAMI — The Mariners headed east to Florida for their final road trip before the All-Star break, and they certainly hoped for a better start. Thus far, it has been the Marlins spoiling things. On Wednesday night, Miami scored twice through the third inning and used some great pitching late to hand the Mariners a 2-0 loss at loanDepot park. The Marlins won the first two games of this series, and they go for the sweep on Thursday. Seattle had won five of its past six before coming to Miami. The Marlins, meanwhile, have won five straight and 11 of…