WASHINGTON (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched his big league-leading fifth finish game, a seven-hitter that led the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Sunday to stay away from a series sweep.
Alcantara (13-8) struck out seven and walked 1, throwing 103 pitches. His 2.37 Period is second in the Countrywide League to the 2.27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Julio Urías, and Alcantara potential customers the significant leagues with 212 2/3 innings. He is 3- with a .84 Period in four starts versus Washington this season.
Alcantara felt he could toss a entire sport from the very first pitch Sunday.
“When you know your stuff is there to compete, you really don’t have to stress about it,” he explained.
Alcantara, who got his to start with win in 4 September starts off, has pitched 17% of the 29 finish video games in the important leagues this period. Houston’s Framber Valdez (3) and Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola (two) are the only other pitchers to throw extra than one particular.
“It is remarkable simply because it’s so distinct now,” Miami manager Don Mattingly said. “I noticed a matter on Sandy Koufax and he experienced like 28 total video games a person 12 months. This is most likely the equivalent to it, truly. Throwing five in today’s match, no one genuinely would like you to do it.”
The Marlins under no circumstances got any individual up in the bullpen, even as Alcantara worked all over consecutive two-out singles in the eighth. Alcantara permitted only four runners to access scoring posture.
“When he gets outs whenever he demands it. It’s fairly extraordinary,” Washington designated hitter Luke Voit stated. “He’s getting a great 12 months. Clearly, he’s in the Cy Younger hunt. Credit rating to him. He’s throwing about 10 pitches pretty much just about every inning.”
Garrett Cooper strike a sixth-inning homer to left-centre for Miami, which had misplaced seven of nine.
Washington, a key leagues-worst 51-95, has not swept a series this season. The Nationals are 3-13 against the Marlins.
Luis García strike a sacrifice fly in the fourth for the Nationals.
Aníbal Sánchez (2-6) permitted two runs in six innings whilst striking out three. The correct-hander has not allowed more than two runs in just about every of his last six begins, and he’s decreased his Period from 7.20 to 4.40 in that span.
Bryan De La Cruz had a two-out RBI one in the second and a operate-scoring grounder in the ninth.
TRAINER’S Area
Marlins: SS Miguel Rojas still left in the fifth with belly cramps.
Nationals: DH Nelson Cruz (eye swelling) remained out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game. “He’s however possessing focus difficulties, so he’s heading to be working day-to-day,” manager Dave Martinez said. “Hopefully, the drops continue on to work and he’ll wake up just one working day and say he’s great to go.” … OF Lane Thomas was out of the commencing lineup for the to start with time due to the fact Aug. 13. He is for 11 versus Alcantara.
UP Next
Marlins: RHP Edward Cabrera (5-3, 2.70 Period), who pitched five no-hit innings towards the Cubs on Aug. 5, faces Chicago all over again Monday as Miami returns residence for a 6-sport homestand.
Nationals: RHP Cory Abbott (-2, 4.37) faces Atlanta for the to start with time in his profession Monday as Washington commences a a few-video game sequence against the Braves.
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