Sandy Alcantara criticizes Marlins fans

Sandy Alcantara seems to have regained his top form. Indeed, the 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner pitched a gem in the Miami Marlins' 10-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, allowing no runs.

The Merlinpinpin's ace pitcher—as my colleague Charles-Alexis calls them—struck out seven batters and allowed three hits on 93 pitches during the first complete game of the 2026 season, thereby achieving a “Maddux” in honor of Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.

But it wasn't just this outstanding performance that caught everyone's attention; it was also the pitcher's comments after the game regarding the fact that only 6,505 fans were in attendance at LoanDepot Park in Florida.

It's been a long time since I pitched a complete game, but this one is so special to me after the game. My whole family was here. The fans aren't here, but we love them anyway.

While Alcantara's return held extra significance for him personally after missing the 2024 season, it seems that wasn't the case for the team's fans—though that appears to be the trend in Miami.

“Fans not here, but we still love them.” -Sandy Alcantara after his complete game in front of an announced attendance of 6,605 pic.twitter.com/pCWSkKXlVH

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 1, 2026

On Saturday, attendance barely reached 10,000, climbing to 17,355 on Sunday as the Marlins swept the Colorado Rockies. Total attendance did not exceed 7,000 during the three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.

Alcantara and his team would be welcomed with open arms in Montreal.

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