Marlins' Streak Continues
Sandy Alcantara's dominant seven innings and Stowers' homer secure Marlins' 1-0 win over Phillies
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Sandy Alcantara shut down the Philadelphia Phillies on four hits over seven innings, and Kyle Stowers hit a solo home run to give the Miami Marlins a 1-0 win, according to AP News. The victory was Miami's second straight after snapping a brutal 12-game losing streak.
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who leads the National League with 33 home runs, sat out the game due to illness, according to Yahoo Sports.
Alcantara Sets a New Marlins Franchise Record
Alcantara's outing was his 16th quality start of the season, the most in the major leagues. It was also the 111th of his career, breaking the previous Marlins franchise record held by Ricky Nolasco, according to Stamford Advocate.
A quality start means a pitcher goes at least six innings and allows three or fewer earned runs. Alcantara did even better than that. He held Philadelphia scoreless across all seven of his innings and gave up just four hits total.
Stowers' Solo Homer Was All Miami Needed
Kyle Stowers provided the only run of the game with a solo home run. One swing of the bat was enough. Miami's pitching staff made sure it held up as the final margin, according to Seattle PI.
The Marlins closer wrapped up the win with a perfect eighth inning and recorded his 14th save of the season, per KVUE. Miami's offense was quiet, but their pitching more than made up for it.
Marlins Bounce Back After a 12-Game Slide
Miami had lost 12 games in a row before turning things around. Back-to-back wins now give the Marlins some momentum heading into the rest of their schedule, according to AP News.
The Phillies were held to just four hits and could not cash in any of their limited scoring chances. With Schwarber out sick, Philadelphia's lineup lost its biggest threat before first pitch was even thrown.
Schwarber's Absence Looms Large for Philadelphia
Schwarber's 33 home runs lead all National League hitters. His absence due to illness was a clear blow to the Phillies' chances of scoring, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
Philadelphia could not generate any offense without him. Against a pitcher as sharp as Alcantara was on this night, the Phillies had little margin for error — and they never found a way to break through.
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