Closer Monkey

Tag: Seth Lugo

  • Chris Martin, Jacob Webb pick up random saves

    June 11, 2019 Texas Rangers – In a game that featured blown saves by the leaders of both Texas and Boston’s committees (Shawn Kelley and Matt Barnes), it was Chris Martin who eventually locked down the save in the 11th inning. Hierarchy remains: *Kelley | Leclerc | Martin. * = closer-by-committee Atlanta Braves – Jacob…

  • Seth Lugo sets up Robert Gsellman for a vulture save

    June 1, 2019 New York Mets — With Edwin Diaz having thrown 30 pitches on Wednesday, the Mets opted to give him another night of rest and send out Robert Gsellman to protect a one-run lead in the ninth. Gsellman gave up a walk, but locked down his first Gsave of the year. Diaz had…

  • Ryne Harper, Chad Bettis each collect first career save

    May 29, 2019 Minnesota Twins — The stage was set for Taylor Rogers to collect another save, as he started the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead after Blake Parker gave up a pair of runs on three hits in the eighth. Rogers allowed a solo shot to lead off the frame, but he retired…

  • Braves give Sean Newcomb a save chance; trade for Anthony Swarzak

    May 21, 2019 Atlanta Braves – With a three-run lead in the ninth, the Braves turned to lefty Sean Newcomb, who retired the side in order for his first save. Newcomb has been nearly flawless since being moved to the bullpen at the beginning of the month, logging 8.1 innings with 8 strikeouts and 0…

  • Jeurys Familia off to a positive start in his return from the IL

    May 18, 2019 New York Mets — Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless eighth inning with the Mets down two, and it looks like the Mets are working him back towards the late innings front of Edwin Diaz. Mickey Callaway has said that Familia will have to earn his way into the back end of the…