Sandy Alcántara Takes Flight Again: Signs of Dominance on the Mound
Miami – Sandy Alcántara, the Marlins’ star pitcher, shows clear signs of recovery and is approaching the level that earned him the National League Cy Young Award in 2022. Despite not yet being in his best form, the Dominican has exhibited a notable improvement, driven by greater confidence and control in his repertoire. In Sunday’s 5-3 victory against the Atlanta Braves at loanDepot park, Alcántara delivered another solid performance, guiding the Marlins to their first series win against the Braves since September 2023. This was his third quality start in June.In his last four starts, Alcántara has maintained an ERA of 2.74, with 19 strikeouts and only 8 walks in 23 innings pitched. This performance contrasts significantly with the start of the season for the pitcher from Azua, Dominican Republic, who began with a high ERA of 8.47 in his first 11 starts. Daniel Moskos, pitching coach, positively evaluates his progress: “I would give him a 7 or 8 on a ‘being back’ scale. His execution has improved noticeably. He is placing his best pitches in the most effective zones and keeping his entire arsenal under control.” Alcántara’s consistency has been crucial for the Marlins to remain competitive in the demanding National League East Division. His recent victory marked the 45th of his career in the Major Leagues, a symbolic achievement that coincides with his return to the elite level. With the season underway, the Marlins are confident that their ace will continue to elevate his performance. If he manages to maintain this level, the team could aim for the postseason, as they already did in 2023.A lot of confidence. I try to be more aggressive in the zone. My two-seam fastball was great today. I threw it where I wanted and with great execution.
Sandy Alcántara
