Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez tossed three perfect innings Friday.
Alvarez struck out Matt Adams and Joey Butler during the appearance. He's expected to play a big role in the Marlins rotation this season. Alvarez threw a no-hitter in his last start of 2013, and is looking to carry some of that success over to this season. He posted a 3.59 ERA in 102 2/3 innings last year.