Marlins vs Rockies: Alcantara's Matchup

0:00On March 27th, the Miami-Marlins opened their season this weekend with a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. First pitch for opening day comes at 7-10pm Eastern Time from Lone Depot Park, where Sandy Alcantara takes the mound for the home team. The 30-year-old right-hander dominated the Rockies last year with a 3.55 ERA over one start. He's leading off with right-fielder Austin Slater, a veteran surprise in the top spot, backed by catcher Augustine Ramirez and shortstop Otto Lopez. Meanwhile, the line-up mixes young talent with proven bats. Lopez slugged 15 homeruns and drove in 77 last season, and he's eyeing all-star status at age 27. Ramirez belted 21 homers in his first full-big league year, showing real pop. Slater brings experience from a strong sting with Detroit, slashing well in limited action. These will test the death right away. Breakout left-fielder Kyle Stowers sits out nearly a month with a strain hamstring, missing

1:00his chance to repeat last year's opening day heroics. Others on the shelf include Infielder Max Acosta and Outfielder Esther Ideas with oblique strains, plus pitchers Adam Mazur and Ronnie Henriquez, sideline longer with elbow issues. The Marlins jump from 62 wins in 2024 to 79 last year. They're best in over a decade. Fans hope for 90 victories, a mark-not-hit since their 2003 World Series team, and a return to the playoffs after 20. 23. Alcantara likes his match-up, and the Marlins aim to build early momentum against a familiar foe. Baseball news, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.