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Marlins Edge Rockies as Sandy Alcantara Shines in Opener
The Miami Marlins won 2-1 against the Colorado Rockies in the MLB season opener as the league implemented the new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System this year.
- On Friday, the Miami Marlins defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in their season opener at loanDepot park, with designated hitter Owen Caissie making an immediate impact in his debut.
- Starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 NL Cy Young winner, allowed one run over seven innings while striking out five and walking two to anchor the victory.
- In his debut, Owen Caissie hit an RBI double scoring Xavier Edwards in the second inning, while teammate Javier Sanoja went 3-for-3 with an RBI single.
- Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took the loss, allowing two runs over 4 1/3 innings, while Miami relievers Andrew Nardi, Anthony Bender, and Pete Fairbanks combined for no runs.
- Major League Baseball is rolling out the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System this season, and the series continues Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EDT at loanDepot park.
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