Tag: Scott McGough

  • Scott McGough bounces back and Will Smith records a save

    July 2, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks went right back to Scott McGough after allowing three runs in a blown save in his previous outing and he responded with a scoreless 9th inning for his 7th save of the season.  Andrew Chafin got the 8th inning hold ahead of him.  It’s a good sign for…

  • Two Career First Saves and Two Kicked Asterisks.

    June 26, 2023St. Louis Cardinals –  Although last night wasn’t his smoothest outing, Jordan Hicks picked up his 4th straight save for the Cardinals. Although St. Louis has a good amount of depth in their bullpen, this is plenty to kick the asterisk, as Hicks has shaken off a rough start to the year to…

  • Scott McGough records another save for Diamondbacks

    June 23, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — Scott McGough was called upon in the ninth Thursday after Joe Mantiply gave up a two-run shot with a four-run lead and he was able to record the final two outs for the save. Miguel Castro and Andrew Chafin had pitched in setup roles earlier in the game, and it…

  • Adbert Alzolay ascends in Cubs’ bullpen while Jordan Hicks records a save

    June 18, 2023 Chicago Cubs — Adbert Alzolay picked up his 4th save of the season by striking out a pair in a scoreless 9th inning yesterday.  Mark Leiter Jr. pitched the 7th and 8th inning ahead of Alzolay.  Alzolay has eight straight scoreless appearances and has recorded three of the last four saves for…

  • Kendall Graveman to lead closer committee after Hendriks injury

    June 12, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks – After Andrew Chafin allowed two of the first three hitters to reach in the 9th inning, Scott McGough was summoned to bail him out. McGough (2.97 ERA, 0.87 WHIP) has not allowed an earned run in a month, a stretch of 14.2 innings. He may be entering the closer…