Aroldis Chapman Holds On For Save Tuesday
1 year agoIt wasn't clean, but Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was able to convert his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mets. Chapman entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and a lineout, allowed a solo home run, and got the final out on a groundout. William Smith has struggled in save situations for the Rangers lately and Chapman has pitched well all season with a 2.50 ERA, a 16.27 K/9 rate, and a 5.01 walk rate. Chapman also has been a top closer in the past, so it would not be surprising to see him get more opportunities down the stretch with the Rangers in the middle of the playoff hunt. This could make him an impact fantasy player for the rest of the season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com