Miami Marlins beat Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 as Sandy Alcantara records first career save

In Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Miami Marlins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3. Jakob Marsee hit a two-run homer, and Sandy Alcantara earned his first career save by pitching the ninth inning. The Diamondbacks, now 80-73, fell 3.5 games behind San Diego for the final NL wild card spot. The Marlins, at 76-77, remain on the fringe of the playoff race. Alcantara, who leads the majors in innings pitched, was called on two days after throwing 101 pitches. The game ended when catcher Joe Mack threw out pinch-runner Jordan Lawlar attempting to steal second.