2023-08-26 13:00:00
Guyanese right-hander Adbert Alzolay became the tenth Venezuelan on Thursday to record at least 20 saves in a major league season, in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-4 victory over the Pirates, in a clash held at PCN Park in Pittsburgh before 14,651 fans.
The San Felix reliever, who has a 4.65 ERA, allowed an unearned run in one inning. The 28-year-old right-hander preserved the victory for Daniel Palencia (4-0, 4.30 ERA), who threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts.
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In the club of 20 or more saves in a season, Alzolay joined:
Francisco Rodríguez (10 seasons)Ugueth Urbina (seven)Felipe Vázquez (three)Jorge Julio (three)Héctor Rondón (two)Jeanmar GómezEdward MujicaRafael BetancourtKelvim Escobar
The Bolivarian is 1-4 with a 2.65 ERA, 61 strikeouts and 20 saves in 51 outings in 2023. Alzolay has saved 8 games this month in 11 appearances to keep his team in contention for the lead in the Nacional Center
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