Sandy Alcántara makes history with unique save against Cubs

Sandy Alcántara secured a save for the Marlins against the Cubs on September 25, becoming the first pitcher since 1969 to alternate between starting five-inning games and closing saves in consecutive outings. This achievement highlights the Marlins' struggles, as the team has been eliminated from postseason contention, prompting a shift in their pitching strategy. Alcántara's latest performance included a scoreless ninth inning with one hit allowed, bringing his career total to two saves. This pattern continues a remarkable streak of starting and saving in four consecutive games, a feat not seen in the modern era.

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