Player of the gameSandy AlcantaraMIA6.2ip 5h 1er 4k
As a young kid from Azua, Dominican Republic, playing baseball started out as fun for Sandy Alcantara. Once he realized it could be the ticket to a better life for his family, his determination led him to getting better every day. Already the franchise’s sole National League Cy Young Award winner, Alcantara once again etched his place into Marlins history by becoming its strikeout leader during Tuesday night’s 6-4 win over the Rangers at loanDepot park. “Very proud of myself, the way that I've been growing here, in this organization, and grateful for all the opportunities that this team gives to me, day by day,” Alcantara said. “Tonight was a great night for me, for my family, my teammates, the city, everybody who watched the game. Very happy about the win. We lost yesterday, but today I came here with the mentality that I’ve got to do my best to win the game.” Alcantara, who entered his start with 998 K’s as a Marlin, needed four to surpass right-hander Ricky Nolasco (1,001) and did just that. * Each team's all-time strikeout leader
