{
  "id": 7952814,
  "title": "Marlins hold off Diamondbacks 4-3 with Sandy Alcantara getting 1st career save",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/marlins-hold-off-diamondbacks-4-3-with-sandy-alcantara-getting-1st",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:01:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/17/marlins-hold-off-diamondbacks-4-3-with-sandy-alcantara-getting-1st-career-save"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PHOENIX (AP) — In a thrilling 4-3 victory, the Miami Marlins edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, thanks in part to a stellar performance from rookie closer Sandy Alcantara, who recorded his first career save. With the Marlins just outside the National League playoff picture, manager Clayton McCullough turned to his ace starter for the ninth inning, a day after Alcantara threw 101 pitches in a no-decision. Alcantara, who leads the league with 206 innings pitched, struck out, induced two deep flyouts and walked Lars Nootbaar before pinch-runner Jordan Lawlar was thrown out attempting to steal second. The Diamondbacks (80-73) fell three and a half games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card with nine games remaining. Pavin Smith, Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado each hit a homer for the Diamondbacks.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Marlins defeat Diamondbacks 4-3 in thrilling game",
    "Sandy Alcantara records first career save",
    "Diamondbacks fall three and a half games behind NL wild card"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Marlins' win and Sandy Alcantara's first career save bolster their playoff chances while dealing a blow to the Diamondbacks' wild card aspirations with just nine games left.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Marlins call in ace Sandy Alcantara for his first career save, 2 days after a 101-pitch start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/marlins-call-in-ace-sandy-alcantara-for-his-first-career-save-2-days",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:06:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}