Players To Watch

As the Marlins prepare to face off against the Cubs at loanDepot Park, all eyes will be on Sandy Alcantara, the ace pitcher for the Fish. Alcantara has been a consistent force on the mound, and his recent performances suggest he could be pivotal in setting the tone early in this game. In his last outing against the Rays, Alcantara boasted an impressive ERA of 1.8 with a WHIP of 0.8, striking out batters at a rate of 10.8 per nine innings. His ability to control the game from the start will be crucial for Miami as they look to gain an early advantage.