Marlins' Alcantara and Pérez showcase pitching depth in playoff chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez are leading the Miami Marlins' push for the playoffs. Alcantara pitched seven scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels and has become the Marlins' career leader in innings pitched. Pérez also excelled with six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds, helping the Marlins secure a 7-1 victory in their recent series. The Marlins currently sit three games back of the final National League Wild Card spot and will face the Philadelphia Phillies in a crucial three-game series, with Alcantara set to pitch Wednesday against Aaron Nola.
- •Alcantara pitched deep into games, maintaining competitiveness despite offensive struggles.
- •Pérez has posted a 1.86 ERA over his last 10 starts.
- •Marlins trail the final NL Wild Card spot by three games.
- •Alcantara and Pérez will start pivotal games against the Phillies and Nationals.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Alcantara, Pérez Emerging as Marlins Push for Playoffs
"Two of the Miami Marlins’ most important arms are pitching like they have no intention of letting the team’s postseason hopes fade.
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