Fargo's Divisional Game of the Month (5-1 L6 GOM)

This is a play on the MIAMI MARLINS for our Divisional Game of the Month. Sandy Alcantara won the Cy Young in 2022 and now he has an ERA nearly five runs higher from that 2.28 ERA but recovery from Tommy John surgery is never a simple process and Alcantara is the classic example. He posted an 8.47 ERA through his first 11 starts but he has finally started to look like his old self with a pair of quality starts. While they were against the Pirates and Rockies, they may not be given much merit but the confidence aspect far outweighs any opponent. The Phillies are coming off a sweep over Toronto with their big three dominating the Blue Jays bats and now they turn to rookie Mick Abel. He has gotten off to a fine start with a 2.35 ERA in his first three starts but each one has regressed slightly the wrong way. He dominated Pittsburgh at home, allowing no runs with nine strikeouts but he has just five strikeouts in his last two games while allowing three home runs against the Cubs last time out. 10* (952) Miami Marlins

AUTHOR: Matt Fargo

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