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Alcantara, Caissie, Sale power Opening Day MLB victories

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2026, 11:29 PM ET

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Miami — Sandy Alcantara allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, leading the Marlins to a 2-1 Opening Day victory against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, March 27, 2026, at loanDepot park; rookie Owen Caissie supplied an early RBI double after being added to the lineup. Atlanta — On the same day Chris Sale delivered six shutout innings as the Braves homered three times in a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals; managers and players cited stronger rotations and early momentum, and teams will evaluate pitching availability and lineup options in the coming days.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2024: Sandy Alcantara misses season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Early 2025: Alcantara returns, struggles midseason, finishes 11-12 with a 5.36 ERA.
Post-All-Star 2025: Alcantara improves, ending 7-3 with a 3.13 ERA across final starts.
March 27, 2026: Marlins beat Rockies 2-1; Alcantara allows one run over seven innings; Owen Caissie records RBI double.
March 27, 2026: Braves beat Royals 6-0; Chris Sale throws six shutout innings and Braves hit three homers.

News Intelligence

Sandy Alcantara's comeback is a lesson in resilience. After a tough recovery from Tommy John surgery, he's now leading the Marlins to victory. If you're a baseball fan, this is a story of triumph to follow. Check out the next Marlins game to see Alcantara in action.

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Who Benefited

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves benefited from strong Opening Day pitching and timely offense, gaining early-season confidence and improved perceptions of their rotations.

Who Impacted

The Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals suffered Opening Day losses highlighted by limited offense and pitching challenges, raising early concerns for their starting staffs.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves benefited from strong Opening Day pitching and timely offense, gaining early-season confidence and improved perceptions of their rotations.

Who Impacted

The Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals suffered Opening Day losses highlighted by limited offense and pitching challenges, raising early concerns for their starting staffs.