Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks
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Monkey Bytes: September 16
Sunday’s slate provided many high-leverage intrigue events, many with playoff implications. Six relievers recorded wins, and ten secured saves. Atlanta and the Mets lost due to ninth-inning rallies by their opponents, and Arizona produced a walk-off win against Milwaukee featuring curious usage patterns in the tenth inning. Our condensed game recaps cover Sunday’s action, including…
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Monkey Bytes: September 12
Whether it was fate or providence, on the 23rd remembrance of 9/11, nine relievers recorded a win, and 11 secured a save. Saves occurred in all shapes and sizes, ranging between a three-inning one by Jordan Montgomery (ARI) and Edwin Díaz (NYM), recording one with one pitch. Our condensed recaps cover all of Wednesday’s high-leverage…
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Monkey Bytes: September 11
First, a moment of remembrance for the events of 2001. It was going to be my first day of activity as a Physical Education teacher here in Syracuse, and then my wife called to tell me what was happening with the Twin Towers. I did not let my students change for class, and our school…
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Monkey Bytes: September 6
Despite Thursday’s slate featuring only nine games, three relievers recorded a win and seven secured saves. It began with a combined shutout by the Reds against the Astros and ended with a go-ahead grand slam by Detroit off of Robert Suarez, resulting in a come-from-behind road win. Our condensed game recaps cover all of yesterday’s…
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Monkey Bytes: September 5
Before delving into Wednesday’s high-leverage results, the Yankees announced they would be “creative” during save situations while giving Clay Holmes a break from his closer duties. For now, it’s anticipated there will be a match-up-based approach. During the full slate of contests, relievers recorded five wins and secured five saves. Our condensed recaps cover all…