Miami Marlins at San Francisco Giants

After stumbling away from home during the first month of the season, the Marlins have finally regained their footing on the road. For one night at least. Backed by a relatively strong start from Sandy Alcantara and an offense that flexed its collective muscle early, Miami began its West Coast journey with a 9-4 win over the Giants on Friday. Losers of seven of their first nine road games, this win came as a result of steady production throughout the lineup. Liam Hicks hit a two-run home run in the first and finished with three RBIs, while Connor Norby added a three-run blast from the No. 9 hole. Kyle Stowers, Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards added three hits apiece. Graham Pauley had two hits as the Marlins tied their season high with 16 hits and won their sixth straight at the Giants’ waterfront ballpark. “From the very beginning I thought our approach was outstanding,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said. “Some of the takes to get ourselves into \[favorable\