Marlins Ace Alcantara's Shutout Earns Clemens' Praise

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Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara pitched a complete-game shutout against the Chicago White Sox, needing just 94 pitches to get the job done. The impressive outing caught the attention of baseball legend Roger Clemens, who tweeted his approval with a simple 4-word message.

Why it matters

Alcantara's dominant performance is an early-season highlight for the first-place Marlins, who are looking to build on their strong start. The praise from Clemens, one of the greatest pitchers of all time, underscores Alcantara's growing reputation as one of the top starters in the game.

The details

Alcantara was in complete control throughout the game, giving up just 3 hits and striking out 7 batters without issuing a single walk. He retired 16 straight batters at one point and entered the 9th inning having thrown only 84 pitches. The complete game was the 13th of Alcantara's career and his 5th career shutout.

• Alcantara's shutout came on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
• The game took just 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete.

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What’s next

Alcantara is scheduled to make his next start on April 7 against the Cincinnati Reds at home in Miami.