Alcantara Secures First Career Save
Sandy Alcantara recorded his first career save in a 4-3 victory for the Miami Marlins over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Marlins, who were the visiting team, took the lead in the second inning and maintained their advantage despite a late rally by the home side. The final score reflected a tight contest that ended with Miami holding on for the win.
Marlins Build Early Lead
The game unfolded with significant scoring in the early innings. In the second inning, Miami took a 2-0 lead when Hernández reached on an infield single, allowing Edwards to score on an error by third baseman Arenado, while Marsee also crossed the plate. Arizona responded in the same inning as Smith hit a 424-foot home run to right center, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
The Marlins extended their lead in the third inning when Marsee launched a 420-foot home run to right center, scoring Sanoja and making the score 4-1.
Diamondbacks Cut Deficit Late
Arizona managed to pull one run closer in the fifth inning, with Moreno hitting a 384-foot home run to left that made the score 4-2. The Diamondbacks continued their pressure in the eighth inning, where Arenado hit a 413-foot home run to left center, reducing the deficit to 4-3. Despite these efforts, the Marlins' bullpen held firm to preserve the one-run margin.
Pitching and Records
Ryan Gusto started for Miami, pitching 4.1 innings while allowing eight hits, two earned runs, one walk, and striking out four. Cade Gibson earned the win, pitching 1.2 innings with one hit, no earned runs, no walks, and one strikeout. Sandy Alcantara closed the game, pitching one inning with no hits, no earned runs, one walk, and no strikeouts to secure his first career save.
For Arizona, Merrill Kelly took the loss, pitching 4.2 innings with seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, and nine strikeouts. Dennis Santana pitched two scoreless innings without allowing a hit or a walk. The Marlins improved to 76-77, while the Diamondbacks fell to 80-73.
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