# Sandy Alcantara's First Save

> Sandy Alcantara records first MLB save in 31-year career.
- Title: Sandy Alcantara's First Save · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Sandy Alcantara records first MLB save in 31-year career. Sandy Alcantara became the first Miami Marlins pitcher since 1975 to record a save after starting a…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/sandy-alcantara-did-something-hes-never-done-in-cy-young-career-12455865
- Author: Ben Watanabe
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sandy alcantara, miami marlins, cy young, mlb, save, pitcher
## Sandy Alcantara
Sandy Alcantara has never closed a game in a save situation.
## Wednesday Game
Alcantara recorded his first save for the Miami Marlins.
## Two Days Earlier
Alcantara started a game two days before the save.
## Historic Save
Alcantara became the first pitcher since 1975 to record a save after starting a game.
## Team Reaction
The Marlins celebrated Alcantara's save as if they'd won a playoff game.
## What Happens Next
Alcantara aims to become the franchise leader in saves.
## Key takeaway

Sandy Alcantara became the first Miami Marlins pitcher since 1975 to record a save after starting a game two days earlier.