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Sandy Alcantara sets Marlins strikeout record in win over Rangers
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Alcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh innin...
Key takeaway Alcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh inning to surpass Ricky Nolasco for the most strikeouts in club history with 1,002.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The Texas Rangers' loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night marks another setback for the team as they struggle to find momentum in their home stadium. For Trophy Club residents who regularly attend Rangers games, the team's inconsistent performance may be a concern, especially given the excitement generated by a near-capacity crowd of 9,971. The Rangers' inability to capitalize on early leads and their reliance on late-game comeback attempts may be a trend worth watching in upcoming games. As the season progresses, Rangers fans in the Trophy Club area will be looking for more consistent performances from their team, particularly in games against strong pitchers like Sandy Alcantara. The team's performance will likely be closely monitored by local fans, who will be eager to see if the Rangers can turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Sandy Alcantara set the franchise career record for strikeouts and won his fifth consecutive start in June, leading the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Alcantara (8-4), who allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, struck out Kyle Higashioka in the seventh innin...
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