Marlins aim to avert series sweep vs. Pirates

Right-hander Sandy Alcantara will look to help the Miami Marlins prevent a series sweep at the hands of the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.

Alcantara (9-13, 3.10 ERA) boasts a 2.21 ERA in 14 home starts this season for the Marlins (62-86).

The last-place Pirates (56-92) already have won four straight series, the first time they have accomplished that feat this season.

However, Alcantara figures to be t