September 24, 2017
Chicago Cubs — All-Star closer Wade Davis gave up a homer to the first batter he faced yesterday, and ended up with his first blown save since last September. After the Cubs took the lead in the top of the 10th, Davis went back out to try and close out the game again. Unfortunately, Davis gave up another homer, this time a walk-off two run shot. Wade Davis will be fine, but it was certainly interesting to see him blow two leads in one game after converting his first 32 save opportunities this season.
Hierarchy remains: Davis | Edwards | Strop.
Washington Nationals – Remember when the Nationals bullpen was a mess to begin the season? Well, the relievers acquired at the trade deadline have helped turn that around, and they were on full display Saturday. With the game tied, Brandon Kintzler pitched a scoreless seventh inning, and Ryan Madson struck out the side in a scoreless eighth. After the Nationals took a one run lead in the tenth inning, Sean Doolittle came on and converted the save. Doolittle is now 20-for-20 in save opportunities since joining the Nationals.
Hierarchy remains: Doolittle | Kintzler | Madson.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today
1. C.J. Edwards – Wade Davis blew the save yesterday, and has pitched in two of the past three, throwing a total of 52 pitches.
Monday
1. Jose Ramirez – If Arodys Vizcaino pitches on Sunday, that will be two in a row and four of five.
2. Chris Hatcher/Santiago Casilla – Blake Treinen has pitched in two straight. Chris Hatcher has also gone in two straight so if they both pitch on Sunday, Casilla could get the call on Monday in a save opportunity.
