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Alcantara Eyes End to Marlins' Slump
23 Jul
Summary
- Marlins' ace Sandy Alcantara to start, aiming to end eight-game losing streak.
- Alcantara leads MLB in innings pitched for the first time since 2022.
- Marlins have hit a home run in six consecutive games, a team trend this season.
Seeking to halt an eight-game losing skid, the Miami Marlins are set to start ace Sandy Alcantara against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. This marks Alcantara's 22nd start of the season and second career appearance against Houston. In his last outing on July 17, he achieved his 15th quality start, allowing just one run over seven innings.
Alcantara leads Major League Baseball with 136 2/3 innings pitched this season, a mark he last reached in his 2022 Cy Young Award-winning year. He has historically performed better after the All-Star break, posting a 3.41 ERA in previous seasons. He is also tied for the franchise lead in career quality starts and recently became the Marlins' all-time strikeout leader.
The Marlins' offense has shown power, with home runs in six consecutive games, a feat they've achieved three times this season. Otto Lopez continues to lead MLB in several hitting categories, while Heriberto Hernández is on a 14-game on-base streak. The team is managing bullpen injuries, with John King nearing a return and Anthony Bender and Josh Ekness on rehabilitation paths.
