Marlins starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez had another spectacular start at home Thursday against the Phillies. However, the Marlins' bullpen wasted his strong effort, and Alvarez settled for a second straight no-decision.
Alvarez, who came into the game with a 2.33 ERA and two complete game shutouts in four home starts, allowed just four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings Thursday. He allowed a pair on singles in the first inning to Wil Nieves and Chase Utley, and then two more singles to Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins in the third inning.
Alvarez, who struck out three, walked Ryan Howard leading off the fourth inning. He issued a two-out walk to Jimmy Rollins in the fifth.
He left the game with a 3-0 lead, which the Marlins' bullpen blew in the eighth inning, allowing Philadelphia to tie the game. Alvarez threw 65 of 105 pitches for strikes.
His next scheduled start is for Tuesday at Washington. Alvarez is 0-2 with a 4.88 ERA in five road starts this season.