The Miami Marlins put on a show of dominance, driven by the stellar performance of their ace, Sandy Alcantara. In a matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Alcantara delivered a masterpiece that cemented his status among baseball's elite.
Alcantara guided Miami to a commanding 10-0 victory at loanDepot park, tossing a complete-game shutout with remarkable efficiency-just 93 pitches. This outing marked his 13th career complete game and fifth shutout, earning the rare distinction of a "Maddux," where a pitcher completes a shutout in under 100 pitches.
The right-hander was nearly untouchable, allowing only three singles, striking out seven, and issuing no walks, though he did hit one batter. Through two starts this season, Alcantara has yet to allow a run over 15 innings.
With this win, Miami improved to 5-1, marking their best start since 2020 and propelling them to the top of the National League East. The energy in the clubhouse and among fans is palpable.
Offensively, the Marlins were firing on all cylinders. Liam Hicks led the charge with four RBIs, including a home run, while Otto Lopez added another homer. The lineup was relentless, racking up 13 hits and capitalizing on every scoring opportunity.
MARLINS WIN!
— Marlins Radio Network (@MarlinsRadio) April 1, 2026
Sandy Alcantara tossed his 13th career complete game and 5th career shutout as the Marlins beat the White Sox 10-0.
Miami is now 5-1 and Alcantara was with @SStrom_ postgame. pic.twitter.com/5EGCCBeuJ7
After the game, the Marlins Radio Network shared Alcantara's thoughts with fans. Reflecting on his 13th career complete game and fifth shutout, Alcantara expressed appreciation for the support, even when fans couldn't be present.
He shared, “All my family here-fans are not here-but we still love them, you know? Because we know this is a hard sport, and they understand why.
Sometimes they have things to do at home. But today was great for me.”
Alcantara's performance is particularly meaningful given his journey back from missing the 2024 season and working through 2025. He looks every bit the Cy Young contender once more. For the Marlins, both the on-field results and the deepening connection with fans suggest something special is brewing in Miami, with confidence building around the team's early-season momentum.