Marlins' Alcantara Throws Complete-Game Shutout to Defeat White Sox

Miami pitcher dominates with 93-pitch gem, Hicks homers and drives in four runs

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:19pm

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Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season, a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0. Alcantara struck out seven and scattered just three hits in the dominant outing. Liam Hicks homered and drove in four runs for Miami, which ended its homestand with a 5-1 record, their best start since 2020.

Why it matters

Alcantara's performance continues his strong start to the season and showcases his ability to dominate opposing lineups. The Marlins' hot start also positions them well in the competitive NL East division race early in the year.

The details

Alcantara (2-0) extended his scoreless streak to 15 innings with the shutout, following a dominant outing against Colorado in the season opener. The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner struck out seven, scattered three singles and hit a batter in the 93-pitch complete game. The Marlins jumped on White Sox starter Shane Smith early, scoring four runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second on Hicks' three-run homer. Miami tacked on two more late runs to seal the lopsided victory.

  • Alcantara's shutout was the first complete game of the 2026 MLB season.
  • It was Alcantara's 13th career complete game.

The players

Sandy Alcantara

The Miami Marlins' ace pitcher who threw a 93-pitch complete game shutout, his second career 'Maddux' with fewer than 100 pitches.

Liam Hicks

The Marlins' slugger who homered, had two singles, and drove in four runs to increase his MLB-leading RBI total to 12 on the season.

Shane Smith

The Chicago White Sox starting pitcher who lasted just three innings, giving up eight runs and seven hits in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Wednesday.”

— Robert Towne, Author

What’s next

The Marlins will look to continue their hot start when they travel to New York to face the Yankees, with Eury Pérez scheduled to start the opener of that three-game series. The White Sox will host the Toronto Blue Jays for their home opener, with Sean Burke on the mound.

The takeaway

Alcantara's dominant performance and the Marlins' strong start to the season are early indications that Miami could be a force to be reckoned with in the NL East this year. The team's combination of young talent and veteran leadership has them positioned well to challenge the division's perennial contenders.