Deibinson Romero of the Fort Myers Miracle makes contact with the ball during the game against the Palm Beach Cardinals Sunday at Hammond Stadium. The Miracle have lost the first two games of the three-game series, including a 13-2 loss Sunday. The series continues Monday at 7:05 p.m Photos by YUNET JOMOLCA

The Fort Myers Miracle had one of their worst games of the season Sunday and the result was a 13-2 loss to the Palm Beach Cardinals at Hammond Stadium.

The Cardinals have scored 23 runs in winning the first two games of the series.

After winning the first-half Florida State League South Division, the Miracle have slumped to 8-9 in the second half.

The Miracle took the lead Sunday on a Mark Dolenc RBI triple in the second inning but it was all Cardinals after that.

Tyler Robertson (5-5) suffered the loss after giving up six earned runs on 10 hits in five innings. Spencer Steedley surrendered five earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. Loek van Mil gave up two earned runs.

Richard Castillo (4-8) got the victory for the Cardinals. He allowed two runs on four hits in six innings.

Blake Murphy went 4-for-6 with a homer run, double, two singles, and four RBI for the visitors. Aaron Luna also added a home run.

Mike McCardell takes the mound tonight, Monday as the Miracle try to salvage the final game of the set. First pitch is 7:05 p.m.