Sandy Alcantara leads Marlins past Phillies with stellar pitching performance
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Sandy Alcantara pitched seven scoreless innings to guide the Miami Marlins to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot park on July 28. Alcantara allowed just four hits, achieving his 111th quality start, a franchise record. The Marlins secured the win on Kyle Stowers' first-inning solo homer, which proved to be the game's only run. This victory marked the Marlins' second consecutive win, bringing their record to 54-54 after a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. The Marlins will face the Phillies again in the series finale at 12:10 p.m. EDT on July 29.
- •Alcantara records 111th quality start, a franchise record.
- •Marlins scored first with a solo homer by Stowers.
- •Relievers Faucher and Fairbanks preserve the shutout.
- •Marlins have won or tied 18 of 35 series this season.
- •Phillies remain six games behind the Braves in NL East standings.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Record-setting Sandy Alcantara aces Phillies to push Marlins to .500
"Sandy Alcantara dazed deadwood swingers with lethal pitches, carrying the Miami Marlins to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Miami.
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