In a hard-fought game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sandy Alcantara secured his first quality start of the 2025 season, pitching six innings and allowing three earned runs. Alcantara's performance came after a challenging outing against Philadelphia, during which he struggled significantly. Notably, Alcantara's pitch velocity returned to near pre-injury levels, signaling a positive trajectory. He emphasized his commitment to focusing on foundational pitching strategies, particularly the importance of first-pitch strikes, and made a strategic decision to forego using the PitchCom device to further enhance his performance.
"I needed to get back to 'Sandy Mode,' Alcantara said postgame. "Velocity, groundballs, strike one, and more attacking."
"I sat with my pitching coach for a couple of minutes and told him I was watching video from my 2022 season and seeing the success I had," Alcantara said. "It all starts with throwing first-pitch strikes and keeping the ball on the ground."
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