MIAMI, Fla.—On a Sunday afternoon the Marlins came into the third game of a three-game set against the Mariners going for the sweep. The pitching matchup couldn’t have been more exciting: Logan Gilbert vs. Sandy Alcantara with an opportunity for the Marlins to win their 8th straight overall.
In this start, Sandy did not have the high-quality stuff we know Sandy is known for. He was falling behind in counts and just didn’t look like himself. Aside from inconsistent command, the velocity on each of his pitches was below his season average. Alcantara issued 3 unintentional walks and also hit a batter (Ty France).