The Unlikely Reliever: Sandy Alcantara's Save and What It Means for the Marlins (and Beyond) The Miami Marlins' 4 3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night marked a significant moment in the career of ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara.
He earned his first major league save, closing out the game with a scoreless ninth inning just two days after throwing 101 pitches in a no decision.
Alcantara's move into relief duty may seem counterintuitive given that he led the majors with 206 innings pitched this season. However, it speaks volumes about his commitment to helping the team win.