Marlins End Pirates Four-Game Win Streak With 3-2 Victory

The Miami Marlins narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday, ending the Pirates' season-high four-game winning streak. Marlins' pitcher Sandy Alcantara delivered six scoreless innings with six strikeouts, earning his first win since April 12 after a challenging stretch of starts. Pirates’ starter Mitch Keller struggled, allowing a two-run homer and eight hits over six innings, contributing to his 1-9 record despite a respectable ERA. Despite homers from Pirates' Ke’Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh was unable to overcome Miami’s offense, with Nick Fortes hitting a key two-run homer for the Marlins. The Pirates have improved to a 15-15 record since Don Kelly became manager in early May, following a poor start under the previous manager. The series will conclude Wednesday afternoon with Bailey Falter starting for Pittsburgh, hoping to regain his strong May form, against Miami's Cal Quantrill.