Miami Marlins: Winning Streak at Coors Field
The Miami Marlins continue their good form this season, after defeating the Rockies with a score of 9-7 at Coors Field. This victory not only consolidates their positive streak, but also completes a sweep that raises their number of wins to seven in the last eight games. Dominican Sandy Alcántara’s outstanding performance from the mound was key to the victory. Alcántara demonstrated a level of play similar to that which earned him the National League Cy Young Award in 2022. Alcántara worked for 6.2 innings, in a scenario that has historically been complicated for him. On this occasion, he allowed three runs, five hits and two walks, managing to strike out eight batters. With this performance, the right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.70 in his last seven starts.Manager Clayton McCullough praised Alcántara’s progress, especially after his recovery from Tommy John surgery. McCullough expressed that Alcántara’s current performance is precisely what they expected, highlighting his dominance on the mound. The Marlins’ offense also had an outstanding performance. Liam Hicks drove in four runs thanks to a home run and a crucial single. In addition, Dominicans Otto López and Heriberto Hernández also hit home runs. Otto López hit an impressive 446-foot home run in the third inning, while Hernández contributed a two-run homer as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. Agustín Ramírez, the rookie, continued his remarkable season with two doubles. He became the first Marlins player to reach at least 30 doubles, 20 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in his debut season. Furthermore, he is the second rookie catcher in MLB history to achieve these numbers, after Geovany Soto in 2008. After Alcántara’s departure, Tyler Phillips maintained the lead for 1.1 innings without allowing runs. Although Valente Bellozo allowed four runs in the ninth inning, Calvin Faucher secured the last out to secure the victory. With nine games remaining on the schedule, the Marlins are focusing on the 2026 season. McCullough commented that they now have greater clarity compared to the start of the season and are looking to finish strong, building on what has been achieved. The combination of Alcántara’s good form and the emerging young talent in Miami generates optimism among the fans, with the hope of a competitive future in the Major Leagues.The two-seam fastball was great, the cutter was ‘nasty’. I just focused on being aggressive with my best pitch.
Sandy Alcántara
