Sandy Alcantara sets Marlins innings record in 7-0 victory over Angels
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Sandy Alcantara became the Miami Marlins' all-time leader in innings pitched during a 7-0 win against the Los Angeles Angels on August 8. Alcantara recorded eight strikeouts over seven innings, surpassing Ricky Nolasco’s previous record of 1,225 2/3 innings. Xavier Edwards contributed with three RBIs, helping Miami snap a four-game losing streak. The Marlins took an early lead and held the Angels scoreless throughout the game. They will face the Angels again on August 9.
- •Alcantara set the Marlins' innings record with 1,226 in the third inning.
- •Xavier Edwards drove in three runs for Miami.
- •Alcantara allowed three hits and one walk in seven innings.
- •Pete Fairbanks struck out three batters in the ninth to close the game.
- •Marlins’ next game is against the Angels on August 9.
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Alcantara becomes Marlins' career leader in innings pitched in a 7-0 victory over the Angels
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sandy Alcantara Becomes Marlins' All-Time Innings Leader in 7-0 Win
"Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Alcantara (13-6) broke the record in the third, working his 1,226th inning and passing Ricky Nolasco, who pitched 1,225 2/3 innings for the Marlins from 2006-13. Reliever Pete Fairbanks struck out all three batters in the ninth to end the game.
"Sandy Alcantara made Marlins history Saturday afternoon, surpassing Ricky Nolasco to become the franchise's all-time leader in innings pitched.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:08 PMAlcantara becomes Marlins' career leader in innings pitched in a 7-0 victory over the Angels
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Alcantara (13-6) broke the record in the third, working his 1,226th inning and passing Ricky Nolasco, who pitched 1,225 2/3 innings for the Marlins from 2006-13. Reliever Pete Fairbanks struck out all three batters in the ninth to end the game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:48 PMSandy Alcantara Becomes Marlins' All-Time Innings Leader in 7-0 Win
Sandy Alcantara made Marlins history Saturday afternoon, surpassing Ricky Nolasco to become the franchise's all-time leader in innings pitched.
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