Tag: Cleveland Guardians
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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 10
Monday’s nine games yielded four reliever wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Carlos Estévez). Six pitchers secured saves, including two three-inning saves (José Suarez and Josh Winckowski). The Díaz brothers also recorded saves and are featured in today’s three takeaways below. Our condensed game recaps cover yesterday’s slate’s high-leverage events of interest.…
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Monkey Bytes: September 7
One game was postponed on Friday, leaving the slate one short of being full. Washington and Pittsburgh will play a split doubleheader later today. Three relievers recorded wins, including one in extra innings on Oakland’s walk-off in the 13th against Detroit. Six saves were secured, though one was a surprise in Boston, segue alert. Roster…