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Source: Miami Marlins
Summary
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara pitched well against the Cincinnati Reds, but was removed from the game in the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead. The Reds tied the game, and then scored four runs in the 10th inning to win 6-3. Alcantara was credited with two earned runs, allowing three hits and striking out six. He expressed frustration with manager Clayton McCullough’s decision to remove him from the game. McCullough said he was playing the percentages and that reliever Anthony Bender was the best pitcher to come into the game.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Marlins’ ace Sandy Alcantara dominating through eight, only to have the lead slip away in the ninth.
Manager Clayton McCullough’s decision to remove Alcantara from the game raises questions, as usual.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the team’s struggles in close games.
This one is a learning moment for Alcantara, who will be back on the mound soon, trying to shake off the disappointment.
This game was a perfect example of how momentum can shift in an instant.
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Author: Evan Null
