Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara was on a historic pace as he entered the ninth inning of a crucial game on Tuesday, having pitched a perfect nine innings so far this season. The 28-year-old right-hander's remarkable performance had the baseball world buzzing, as he aimed to become the first pitcher in over a century to throw a perfect game in the top of the ninth. Alcantara's dominance on the mound had been a key factor in the Marlins' early-season success, and a perfect game would cement his status as one of the top pitchers in the league. But could he keep his perfect game streak alive, or would the opposition finally crack through his impenetrable defense?
Entering the ninth inning on Tuesday, Sandy Alcantara hadn't allowed a single run this season.
