Sandy Alcantara’s calling card is his efficiency. Only Oakland’s Cole Irvin averages fewer pitches per inning this season. And while the former in Irvin has been a bright spot on an otherwise gloom-laden Athletic team, Alcantara has been arguably the NL’s best pitcher in 2022.
Sunday in the Nation’s Capital, both of those narratives were on display, as Alcantara was the personification of dominant efficiency.
The Marlins ace, aided by three double plays from his defense, needed just 103 pitches to author his 5th complete game and 13th win of the season in Miami’s 3-1 victory, their 60th of the season.