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Alcantara sets Marlins' strikeout record in 6-4 win over Rangers

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Alcantara sets Marlins' strikeout record in 6-4 win over Rangers

Summary

Sandy Alcantara established the Miami Marlins' franchise career strikeouts record during a 6-4 victory against the Texas Rangers on June 23. Alcantara's fifth straight win this month saw him strike out Kyle Higashioka to surpass Ricky Nolasco with 1,002 strikeouts. The Marlins built a strong lead, aided by home runs from Heriberto Hernández, Joe Mack, and Owen Caissie. Despite a late comeback effort from the Rangers, which included homers from Brandon Nimmo and Joc Pederson, the Marlins secured the win. The series finale features Jacob deGrom starting for the Rangers and Eury Pérez for the Marlins on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Alcantara allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings.
•Miami led 6-1 before Texas attempted a comeback.
•Mack hit a go-ahead solo homer in the fourth inning.
•Alcantara is 8-4 this season after a tough start in May.
•Next game features deGrom and Pérez as starting pitchers.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Alcantara sets Marlins' career strikeouts record in 6-4 win over Rangers

What they're saying

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Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Alcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh inning to surpass Ricky Nolasco for the most strikeouts in club history with 1,002. The crowd of 9,971 gave Alcantara, who struck out four overall, an ovation and he tipped his cap to different sections of the stands.
— Yahoo Sports

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