Tag: Michael Lorenzen
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.5.2026
Friday’s 16-game slate resulted in seven wins, 11 saves, five losses, and five blown saves by relievers. Here are the saves in condensed form: There have been 1,096 saves this season by 242 different pitchers. For perspective, this season has already set an MLB record for the number of pitchers with at least one save.…
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Rangers look to an old friend for 9th inning help
September 25, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Coming off two rough outings on Wednesday and Saturday, the Reds opted to pitch Alexis Diaz in the 8th inning with a 1-run lead. Diaz did his job, leaving the 9th for Ian Gibaut, who converted for the save. Diaz had been so good all season long — save…
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Rays get their 11th different reliever a save
August 23, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Old friend Joe Jimenez got an 11th inning save on Sunday, his first of the season. He doesn’t factor in to the Tigers usual late inning plans. Hierarchy remains: Soto | Cisnero | Fulmer. Tampa Bay Rays – Another reliever got a save for the Rays on Sunday, and…
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Colin McHugh records save and extends scoreless streak
August 22, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Colin McHugh retired all five batters that he faced yesterday to record his first career save. McHugh has made four scoreless appearances since returning from the IL a few weeks ago and his scoreless appearance streak is currently at 17. In true Rays fashion, McHugh served as an…