Tag: new york mets
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 25
It’s not as simple as saying there will be a changing of the guard for San Francisco. However, after the team rallied for a one-run lead in Milwaukee at the top of the ninth, Ryan Walker received the save opportunity. He worked around Sal Frelick’s two-out single and recorded two strikeouts during a scoreless outing,…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 17
Saturday yielded a bevy of high-leverage events across the full 15-game slate. Relievers recorded six wins, one accompanied by a blown save (Trevor Megill), and 11 saves while suffering six losses. Four saves required five or more outs, and there were two one-out saves. Here are the saves in condensed form: For our save streamers:…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ladder | August 16
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak, Rob Thomson called on his closer with a four-run lead in Washington. Jhoan Durán had not pitched since Sunday, so getting in work made sense. However, while facing his first batter, Paul DeJong, a line drive comebacker when off the closer’s ankle, and after a delay waiting for…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 15
Though small in stature, Thursday’s seven-game slate yielded two reliever wins, five saves, and two losses. One reliever recorded his first save of the season, another notched the first of his career, and there was a one-out save. Here are the five saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 14
Despite some weather issues, Wednesday provided a full 15-game slate. Relievers recorded seven wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Keegan Akin), and seven saves while suffering nine losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers, a light forecast: Vulture Save Options for August 14 Under the Hood: The…