Marlins starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez left Monday's start against the Cubs with a tight right hamstring. Alvarez left the game after six innings, but emerged with a win as Miami won 4-3.
Alvarez (3-3) allowed three runs in the first inning Monday, but he bounced back to toss five scoreless innings before leaving the game. Alvarez even helped his own cause at the plate, belting a three-run homer in the second inning. He was charged with three runs on seven hits and one walk, while striking out three.
His next scheduled start is for Sunday against the Nationals. Alvarez is winless in two starts against Washington this season, posting a 3.24 ERA.