2 years agoBoston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 32-year-old needed 10 pitches to record his third save of the year. Barnes has struggled this season with a 6.45 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and a 20:14 K: BB across 22 1/3 innings. The right-hander has pitched well as of late, allowing just one run over his last 5 1/3 innings. With Tanner Houck (back) on the injured list, the Red Sox could turn to Barnes as the team's primary closer. Fantasy managers searching for saves can look to add Barnes in most league formats.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: MLB