""I needed to get back to 'Sandy Mode,' Alcantara said postgame. "Velocity, groundballs, strike one, and more attacking.""
""I sat with my pitching coach for a couple of minutes and told him I was watching video from my 2022 season and seeing the success I had," Alcantara said. "It all starts with throwing first-pitch strikes and keeping the ball on the ground.""
In a hard-fought game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sandy Alcantara secured his first quality start of the 2025 season, pitching six innings and allowing three earned runs. Alcantara's performance came after a challenging outing against Philadelphia, during which he struggled significantly. Notably, Alcantara's pitch velocity returned to near pre-injury levels, signaling a positive trajectory. He emphasized his commitment to focusing on foundational pitching strategies, particularly the importance of first-pitch strikes, and made a strategic decision to forego using the PitchCom device to further enhance his performance.
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