July 11, 2022
Minnesota Twins – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up, Jhoan Duran was sent out for the 8th inning, leaving the 9th for Tyler Duffey. Duffey converted for his second save of the year.
Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Pagan | Jax.
* = closer-by-committee
Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Nelson pitched a perfect 9th inning on Sunday, lowering his ERA to 1.93. The lefty has six holds to go with it, and has been serving as one of the bridge relievers to the late innings in Arizona as of late.
Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Mantiply | Nelson.
Los Angeles Dodgers – Craig Kimbrel got Sunday off having pitched in three of the last four games, so Brusdar Graterol went the final two innings for the save. Vulture Save Watch! Read it!
Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Graterol | Phillips.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. Dylan Floro – Tanner Scott and Anthony Bass have both gone three straight.
2. Brad Hand/Corey Knebel – Seranthony Dominguez has gone in three of four, including a 25-pitch outing last night.
3. Chris Stratton – David Bednar and Wil Crowe have both gone back to back and three of four.
4. Michael Fulmer/Dylan Coleman – The Tigers and Royals have a doubleheader.
Tomorrow
1. Seth Lugo – If Edwin Diaz goes tonight, it’s three straight.