MIAMI, Florida, USA — Sandy Alcantara made Miami Marlins history on Saturday, becoming the franchise’s career leader in innings pitched during a dominant outing that helped his team end a four-game losing streak with a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
- Franchise record: Alcantara moved to 1,226 1/3 career innings to surpass Ricky Nolasco’s Marlins record.
- Dominant outing: The 30-year-old right-hander pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up three hits and one walk while striking out eight.
- Miami offense: Xavier Edwards drove in three runs, while Otto Lopez added two RBIs in a productive night for the Marlins.
- Angels struggle: Rookie starter Walbert Urena lasted just 2 1/3 innings and surrendered four runs.
Alcantara reaches another Marlins milestone
Alcantara secured the franchise record in the third inning when he struck out Josh Lowe for the second out. The strikeout moved him to 1,226 1/3 career innings, taking him past Ricky Nolasco’s previous mark.
The milestone adds to Alcantara’s place at the top of the Marlins’ pitching records. He already holds the franchise record for career strikeouts, with 1,049 entering the game.
Alcantara, a native of the Dominican Republic, joined Miami before the 2018 season and has since established himself as one of the most accomplished pitchers in the club’s history.
Seven scoreless innings lift Miami
Alcantara combined control and strikeout ability to keep the Angels off the scoreboard. He allowed only three hits and one walk while recording eight strikeouts across seven innings.
His outing required 108 pitches, just one short of his season high. He left the game after completing the seventh inning with Miami holding a comfortable seven-run advantage.
The Angels came close to breaking through in the seventh when Moises Ballesteros launched a fastball 392 feet with one out. Center fielder Jakob Marsee tracked the ball toward the warning track and made the catch just in front of the wall.
Edwards and Lopez power Marlins offense
Miami’s offense was led by two players who had been struggling during the previous month. Shortstop Otto Lopez finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk, while second baseman Xavier Edwards went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs.
The Marlins broke the game open in the third inning after the Angels had briefly threatened. Miami loaded the bases with one out before Edwards lined a two-run double to give the hosts the lead.
After Kyle Stowers drew a walk, Lopez followed with a two-run single. The sequence produced four runs and put Miami ahead 4-0.
Miami adds three more runs
The Marlins extended their advantage in the fifth inning. Marsee started the rally with a leadoff triple, putting another runner in scoring position before Edwards delivered an RBI single.
Miami continued to add to the lead as Griffin Conine produced a run-scoring single and Heriberto Hernandez followed with an RBI double. The three-run inning pushed the Marlins ahead 7-0.
Angels fail to capitalize on early opportunity
Los Angeles had an opportunity to take control early after loading the bases with two outs in the third inning. Nolan Schanuel then hit a 357-foot drive toward center field.
But Marsee made a crucial running catch after ranging to his left in the gap. The play prevented the Angels from turning their bases-loaded opportunity into multiple runs.
Miami responded immediately in the bottom half of the inning, turning its own bases-loaded situation into a four-run surge.
Urena records shortest outing of his career
Los Angeles rookie starter Walbert Urena was unable to contain Miami’s offense. The 7-8 right-hander lasted only 2 1/3 innings, the shortest outing of his young career.
Urena allowed four runs on four hits and three walks. His early departure left the Angels facing a significant deficit before the game reached the middle innings.
What the win means for Miami
The victory ended Miami’s four-game losing streak and provided a strong response behind Alcantara’s record-setting performance. The Marlins combined timely hitting with a seven-inning shutout effort from their starting pitcher to control the game from the third inning onward.
For Alcantara, the night added another major franchise achievement to his record book, while Edwards and Lopez provided the offensive production needed to turn his historic outing into a decisive victory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Marlins record did Sandy Alcantara break?
Alcantara broke Ricky Nolasco’s Marlins career record for innings pitched. He reached 1,226 1/3 career innings when he struck out Josh Lowe in the third inning.
How many innings did Sandy Alcantara pitch against the Angels?
Alcantara pitched seven scoreless innings against Los Angeles. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out eight and finished his outing after throwing 108 pitches.
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