Sandy Alcantara, Miami’s Cy Young-winning ace, pulled off a jaw-dropping feat: after throwing over 100 pitches as a starter just two days prior, he came out of the bullpen for his first relief appearance in nine years—and snagged his first career save, sealing a gritty 4-3 win. Leading MLB in innings pitched, he’s now one of only a few pitchers ever to record a save while topping the league in innings—a rare honor that puts him in elite company with legends like Orel Hershiser and Phil Niekro. His teammates were stunned and thrilled, celebrating wildly after the final out—including a laundry cart ride and drink-spraying ritual—calling him an inspirational leader whose unselfishness and fire are driving the Marlins’ playoff push. Alcantara, committed to staying with the team long-term, is proving why he’s Miami’s heartbeat on the mound.
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