Mason Thompson Picks Up Tuesday's Save
2 years agoWashington Nationals right-hander Mason Thompson was called on for the last three innings of work in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the New York Mets. He struck out four and gave up one hit to secure his first save of the season and second of his career. Thompson owns a 0.96 ERA, 0.59 WHIP, and 26.2% strikeout rate across 18.2 innings. Despite the 25-year-old's strong numbers, he hasn't been a factor in many high-leverage situations, with just one hold to his name. With Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. on the roster, it'll be hard for Thompson to get a look as a closer, but if he keeps dominating, he should start racking up more holds.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com