Alcantara (6-2) earned the win Thursday, striking out eight over seven shutout innings while allowing three hits and two walks in a 3-0 victory over San Francisco.
The Giants had runners on first and second base with one out in the first inning but Alcantara pitched out of the jam. He never again was under duress, as he dominated over his final six frames. During his last five starts, he has pitched seven innings or more and allowed one earned run or fewer each time, compiling a 0.69 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 40:6 K:BB in 39 innings. His next start will likely come in the middle of next week against Washington.