Marlins edge D-backs 4-3 as Alcantara secures first career save

Turning Point

The Miami Marlins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Thursday, September 17, at Chase Field in Phoenix. The decisive moment came in the top of the ninth inning when Sandy Alcantara retired the side to record his first career save. The victory improved Miami’s record to 76-77, while Arizona fell to 80-73. Attendance for the game was 22,162 fans.

Game Flow

The Marlins took an early lead in the second inning. Hernández reached on an infield single to third base, allowing Edwards to score on an error by third baseman Arenado. Marsee also crossed the plate, giving Miami a 2-0 advantage. Arizona responded later in the same frame when Smith hit a home run to right center field, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

Miami extended their lead in the third inning. Marsee launched a home run to right center field, driving in Sanoja to make the score 4-1. The Diamondbacks closed the gap in the fifth inning when Moreno hit a solo home run to left field, bringing the score to 4-2.

Arizona continued their push in the eighth inning as Arenado homered to left center field, making it 4-3.

Pitching Performance

Ryan Gusto started for the Marlins, pitching 4.1 innings. He allowed eight hits and two earned runs while walking one batter and striking out four. Cade Gibson entered next, pitching 1.2 innings. He allowed one hit and no earned runs, striking out one batter. Gibson was credited with the win, improving his record to 5-1. Jack Ralston pitched two innings, allowing one hit and one earned run while striking out four batters. He recorded his third hold of the season. Alcantara pitched one final inning, allowing no hits or earned runs while walking one batter to secure the save.

For Arizona, Merrill Kelly started the game. He pitched 4.2 innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs. He walked two batters and struck out nine, taking the loss to drop to 9-14.

Ryne Nelson pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one hit and two walks. Dennis Santana pitched two scoreless innings, retiring all batters he faced. Jonathan Loaisiga finished the game, pitching one inning and allowing two hits while striking out one.

Sources

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