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Sandy Alcantara Records First Career Save in Marlins Victory
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Game Overview
Sandy Alcantara walked one batter in a scoreless, hitless ninth inning to secure a 4–3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. The Marlins, sitting at 76-77, remain technically alive in the National League Wild-Card race.
Context and Pitching Workload
Alcantara entered the season as the Marlins’ work-horse starter, leading all of baseball with 206 innings pitched. Through 33 games (32 starts) he posted a 3.84 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and a 149:58 strikeout-to-walk ratio. With reliever Pete Fairbanks sidelined for the rest of the year, Alcantara was not expected to shift to a full-time bullpen role, but the Wednesday appearance served as a between-starts bullpen session.
Significance of the Save
The appearance marked Alcantara’s first career save and his first relief outing since October 1, 2017—his ninth career relief appearance overall. After throwing 13 pitches, he recorded two deep flyouts, issued a walk to Lars Nootbaar, and saw catcher Joe Mack throw out pinch-runner Jordan Lawlar at second base to end the game.
Official Reaction
- “I was just trying to be ready and help,” — Sandy Alcantara
Alcantara’s comment underscored his willingness to help the team in any capacity.
Upcoming Plans
Assuming the Wednesday outing was a brief bullpen stint, Alcantara is slated to start the weekend series in San Diego.