Sandy Alcantara Returns as Marlins Welcome the Reds
The Miami Marlins are set to host the Cincinnati Reds for the second game of a four-game series on Tuesday night, featuring a compelling pitching matchup between former National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara and the Reds’ Opening Day starter, Andrew Abbott. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at LoanDepot Park.
Pitching Matchup: Alcantara’s Return & Abbott’s Challenge
All eyes will be on Sandy Alcantara as he takes the mound for the Marlins. After a stellar 2022 season where he claimed the Cy Young, Alcantara is looking to regain his form and lead the Marlins pitching staff. He’ll be facing a Reds lineup eager to test him.
Opposite Alcantara, Andrew Abbott will aim to build on his early-season performance. The young left-hander is a key piece of the Reds’ rebuilding efforts and will be looking to deliver a strong outing against a tough Marlins team. You can find more information about Abbott’s career trajectory on MLB.com.
Lineups: Reds vs. Marlins
Cincinnati Reds
- TJ Friedl – CF
- Austin Slater – RF
- Matt McLain – 2B
- Agustin Ramirez – C
- Elly De La Cruz – SS
- Jakob Marsee – CF
- Sal Stewart – 1B
- Otto Lopez – SS
- Eugenio Suarez – DH
- Heriberto Hernandez – LF
- Spencer Steer – LF
- Connor Norby – 1B
- Tyler Stephenson – C
- Noelvi Marte – RF
- Leo Jimenez – DH
- Ke’Bryan Hayes – 3B
- Javier Sanoja – 3B
Miami Marlins
- Xavier Edwards – 2B
- Sandy Alcantara – RHP
What to Expect
This game promises to be a tightly contested battle. Alcantara’s experience and stuff will be a significant test for the Reds’ young hitters, while Abbott will need to locate his pitches effectively to keep the Marlins’ lineup at bay. Keep up with the latest MLB scores and news on ESPN.
Go Reds! (But let’s be honest, it’s a great matchup either way!)
