Marlins Edge Out Pirates at PNC Park with Alcantara's Stellar Performance

First Inning

The Miami Marlins, currently holding a 25-40 record, faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who stand at 27-41. The game took place under the lights at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Marlins emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2. This win adds another notch to their belt as they continue to navigate through the season.

In the first inning, both teams started cautiously. The Marlins were unable to get on base, while the Pirates managed a single hit but failed to capitalize on it. This set the tone for what would be a tightly contested match between these two teams.

Third Inning

The third inning saw Miami take control of the game with two runs scored off two hits. Otto Lopez and Jesús Sánchez played pivotal roles in this offensive push, each contributing significantly to getting runners across home plate. Meanwhile, Sandy Alcantara's pitching kept Pittsburgh's batters at bay, allowing no runs and only three hits during his six innings on the mound.

Fourth Inning

Miami extended their lead in the fourth inning by adding another run thanks to Nick Fortes' efforts behind home plate and his sharp eye for pitches that allowed him to score after reaching base earlier in his turn at-bat.

Eighth Inning

Pittsburgh made their move late into proceedings during an eventful eighth inning where they scored twice from two hits narrowing down Miami’s lead considerably; however despite this late surge from 'the Bucs', 'the Fish' held firm defensively ensuring there were no further slip-ups before closing out victory over nine innings played out fully without any errors committed throughout by either side which is testament towards how well drilled both squads are when it comes down executing fundamentals correctly even amidst high-pressure situations such as these ones often tend arise within professional sports environments like Major League Baseball (MLB).

Sandy Alcantara was instrumental once again proving why he remains one of most reliable pitchers within entire league boasting impressive stats including zero earned runs conceded alongside striking out six opposing players thereby maintaining perfect ERA thus far into current campaign much delight fans back home who will surely be eagerly anticipating next fixture scheduled take place tomorrow afternoon same venue against same opponents where they'll undoubtedly hope replicate similar success achieved here tonight albeit perhaps slightly less nerve-wracking fashion if possible!

Fans can catch all action live via SportsNet PT broadcasting network starting promptly around lunchtime local time so make sure tune support your favorite team as they look continue building momentum heading deeper into summer months ahead!