Sandy Alcantara sets Marlins innings record in 7-0 victory over Angels
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Last updated Aug 9, 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.
- 12:59 PMYahoo Sports — Sandy Alcantara becomes Marlins’ career leader in innings pitched in a 7-0 victory over the Angels
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Alcantara’s Latest Marlins Record May Never Be Broken
- 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 cemented his legacy by surpassing Ricky Nolasco’s innings record, proving why "El Caballo" remains the irreplaceable anchor of Miami’s rotation amidst a shifting pitching landscape.
"Alcantara 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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:59 PMSandy Alcantara becomes Marlins’ career leader in innings pitched in a 7-0 victory over the Angels
Alcantara 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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:11 AMAlcantara’s Latest Marlins Record May Never Be Broken
Sandy Alcantara cemented his legacy by surpassing Ricky Nolasco’s innings record, proving why "El Caballo" remains the irreplaceable anchor of Miami’s rotation amidst a shifting pitching landscape.
- 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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