Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Ran Into A Buzzsaw’ Against Sandy Alcántara
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Ran Into A Buzzsaw’ Against Sandy Alcántara

Blake Williams
August 28, 2022
3 Min Read
Sandy Alcántara
Michael Laughlin/AP Photo
SHARE

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup was able to find its stride against Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara in their previous matchup less than a week ago, getting a second look at the National League Cy Young Award frontrunner yielded different results.

Alcántara allowed six runs on 10 hits through just 3.2 innings while pitching at Dodger Stadium last Sunday. That left Dodgers manager Dave Roberts impressed by the club’s at-bat quality against “one of the game’s best” pitchers.

However, on Saturday while pitching at loanDepot Park, Alcántara gave up just one run on six hits while striking out 10 and throwing a complete game.

The outing looked much more like what was expected of the 2022 National League All-Star and left Roberts with nothing but praise for the 26-year-old pitcher, via SportsNet LA:

“He was certainly outstanding. I think tonight he used more secondary. There were certainly a lot more changeups in there versus the lefties, more sliders versus the righties. He was more than 50% secondaries. And when he did throw the fastball, it was pretty close to 100 (mph) all night and located. Tonight was a tough night. … We ran into a buzzsaw in Alcántara, and we still were one hit away from winning the game. I thought Gallo took a really nice at-bat. If it sneaks through there, we have the lead. We played a good baseball game and we got beat. That’s going to happen.”

Considered by many to be the National League Cy Young favorite, Alcántara completely changed his approach against L.A. to find more success.

In his first outing, Alcántara threw his fastball 25 times, which was his most used pitch (28%) of the outing. He mixed that in with a slider (26%), changeup (24%) and sinker (22%) to create a pretty even split of hard pitches and off-speed pitches.

In his start against the Dodgers at loanDepot Park, Alcántara threw his slider 38 times (34%) and changeup 35 times (32%) while relying on the fastball for just 20 throws (18%) and sinker 18 times (16%). Compared to his overall season, Alcántara slider usage saw the biggest increase at 14%, while his changeup usage rose 7%.

Alcántara closes in on Gonsolin’s ERA lead

By holding the Dodgers to just one run, Alcántara closed the gap on NL ERA-leader Tony Gonsolin. The Dodgers’ breakout starter still has a slight edge at with a 2.10 ERA compared to Alcántara’s 2.13. The Marlins’ right-hander has thrown 185.2 innings, which is far superior to Gonsolin’s 128.1, however.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Dave RobertsLos Angeles DodgersMiami MarlinsSandy Alcántara
ByBlake Williams
Follow:
Blake Williams is a journalist from Reseda, Calif., who is currently the Managing Editor for Dodger Blue. He previously worked as a Managing Editor for Angels Nation, as a staff writer at Dodgers Nation, as the Managing Editor and Sports Editor for the Roundup News at L.A. Pierce College, and as an Opinion Editor for the Daily Sundial at California State University, Northridge. Blake graduated Cum Laude from CSUN with a major in journalism and a minor in photography/video. He is now pursuing his master's degree from the University of Alabama. Blake is also always open to talk Star Wars with you. Contact: Blake@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Clayton-kershaw-1
Game CentralSpring Training

Spring Training Preview: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Face Royals In First Game Of Day-Night Doubleheader

March 12, 2017
March 12, 2017
Mookie Betts, Freeway Series
FeaturedGame Central

Freeway Series Recap: Mookie Betts Stars, Dodgers Break Record With Win Against Angels

July 7, 2023
July 8, 2023
Corey-seager-2
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Corey Seager Stuck In ‘Constant Battle’ At The Plate

May 18, 2017
May 18, 2017
Yasiel-puig-11
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Mets’ Jay Bruce, Wilmer Flores Criticize Yasiel Puig’s Home-Run Behavior

June 21, 2017
June 22, 2017

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어