Sandy Alcantara Bounces Back: Throws 1st 'Maddux' of 2026 Season
Miami Marlins' Sandy Alcantara throws first 'Maddux' of 2026 MLB season, leading team to 10-0 win over White Sox.
Alcantara's dominant start helps Marlins to 5-1 season start, leads NL East division...
Sandy Alcantara made history by throwing the first 'Maddux' of the 2026 MLB season, leading the Miami Marlins to a 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and no walks, with seven strikeouts on 93 pitches. This impressive performance marked Alcantara's fifth career shutout and 13th complete game.
Alcantara's dominant outing was a welcome return to form for the 30-year-old pitcher, who had struggled in the past. He expressed gratitude for his team's support, saying, “All my family is here. Today was a great day for me.”
A 'Maddux' in baseball is when a starting pitcher throws a complete game shutout using fewer than 100 pitches. It's named after the legendary Greg Maddux, a Hall of Famer known for his efficiency on the mound.
Sandy Alcantara dominated in his THIRTEENTH career complete game 💪 pic.twitter.com/weCfnzi3bJ
— MLB (@MLB) April 1, 2026
Sandy Alcantara is absolutely dominating the season so far. He's thrown 16 shutout innings, allowing just seven hits, two walks, and striking out 12 batters. This impressive performance has helped the Marlins start the season 5-1, a feat they haven't achieved since 2020. As a result, they're currently leading the National League East division.
Sandy Alcantara is bouncing back strong after his Tommy John surgery in 2024! Before his injury, he was a workhorse, leading the league in complete games with six in 2022 and three in 2023. Now, he's looking like a Cy Young contender with his dominant starts this season
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