Category: Three Takeaways
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Monkey Bytes: July 6
Friday’s slate featured many high-leverage events, including extra innings between the Yankees and Red Sox, a walk-off home run for the Padres, and Ryan Helsley‘s first multiple-inning outing in 2024 during his second blown save, snapping his historic streak. Seven relievers recorded wins and 11 secured saves in the 15 games last night. Sometimes, it’s…
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Monkey Bytes: July 5
Thursday’s full slate included five reliever wins and seven saves, including two relievers recording their first saves of the year. Three wins featured multiple-inning outings by relievers, including an impressive one by Justin Martinez. Three Takeaways Next, our condensed game recaps cover Thursday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League Baltimore Orioles – Taking…
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Monkey Bytes: July 4
First, a happy and safe July Fourth to our Closer Monkey community. Please enjoy your time with family and friends. During last night’s full slate, relievers had two multiple-inning wins, two wins after a blown save, and six in all. There were eight saves, including a historical one by Craig Kimbrel. He moved into fourth…
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Monkey Bytes: July 3
Tuesday provided plenty of high-leverage events of interest, including walk-offs by the Dodgers and the Guardians, plus another extra-inning contest between the Mets and Nationals. Relievers recorded five wins and eight saves on this slate, including one by a newly promoted pitcher for the Mets, who may alter the team’s plans ahead of the trade…