Marlins Top Rockies 2-1 Behind Sanoja's 3 Hits, Alcántara's Strong Start

Venezuelan Javier Sanoja and Dominican Sandy Alcántara lead Miami to Opening Day victory.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:23am

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The Miami Marlins opened their 2026 season with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Venezuelan Javier Sanoja had three hits, and Dominican starting pitcher Sandy Alcántara allowed just one run over seven strong innings to lead the Marlins to victory.

Why it matters

The Marlins are looking to build on a promising 2025 season and get off to a good start in 2026. Sanoja and Alcántara are key players for the team, and their performances in the opener set the tone for what the Marlins hope will be a successful campaign.

The details

Sanoja, the Marlins' starting left fielder, went 3-for-4 at the plate, driving in one of Miami's two runs. Alcántara, the team's ace, struck out six batters and allowed just one run on four hits over his seven innings of work to earn the win.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026, Opening Day for the 2026 MLB season.

The players

Javier Sanoja

A Venezuelan outfielder for the Miami Marlins.

Sandy Alcántara

A Dominican starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins.

Colorado Rockies

The opposing team that the Marlins defeated on Opening Day.

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What they’re saying

“Javier really set the tone for us at the plate today, and Sandy was dominant on the mound. It was a great way to start the season.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

The takeaway

The Marlins' strong start, led by their Venezuelan and Dominican stars, has them positioned well to build on their promising 2025 campaign and contend in the NL East this season.