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Alcantara Shines, Sánchez’s Homer Lifts Marlins to Series Win Over Padres

Miami’s series-clinching victory at loanDepot Park was powered by Sandy Alcantara’s seven strong innings followed by proven relievers shutting the door.

Miami Marlins' Jesus Sanchez, right, celebrates after hitting a home run that also brought home Javier Sanoja, left, in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez (50) tags out the San Diego Padres’ Luis Arraez in the sixth inning at loanDepot park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Miami. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images/TNS)
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Jul 18, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jesús Sánchez’s two-run home run in the fifth inning provided the decisive margin in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over San Diego.
  • Sandy Alcantara went seven innings, allowing one run and striking out four in his strongest outing since returning from elbow surgery.
  • On Tuesday, Edward Cabrera scattered five hits over 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts to earn a 4-3 victory after overcoming midseason elbow discomfort.
  • Relievers Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher preserved back-to-back one-run leads, with Henriquez securing his sixth save despite allowing two runs in the ninth.
  • The Marlins improved to 22-12 over their last 34 games by blending timely contributions from rookies like Agustín Ramírez with veteran firepower to clinch the three-game set.