Sandy Alcantara, Marlins defeat Mets to even series

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Sandy Alcantara threw five quality innings and Kyle Stowers blasted a two-run home run as the Miami Marlins defeated the visiting New York Mets 4-2 on Tuesday.

Alcantara (1-0), who was pulled after 70 pitches, allowed two runs on three hits and no walks. He struck out four. Miami third baseman Graham Pauley laced a two-run double in fourth, and the Marlins won their