Duran closed out the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, allowing one walk in a scoreless inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: The young right-hander led the team with 27 saves in 59 regular season games and they unsurprisingly turned to him again in the ninth inning to close out Tuesday's win. Duran was making his first career appearance as a closer in the postseason. Also foreseeable were his two strikeouts, as Duran carried a 12.1 K/9 across 62.1 innings during the season.
Jhoan Duran Escapes with save
Duran allowed a run on two hits and two walks in one inning Friday. He struck out one and earned a save against the Angels.
Analysis: Duran threw just 17 of 34 pitches for strikes in his shaky performance. He gave up an RBI single to Michael Stefanic but was able to strand three runners on base to close out the 8-5 win. Duran now has 27 saves in 32 chances while registering a 2.54 ERA and an 81:24 K:BB through 60.1 innings. Friday was his first save since Sep. 12 and he's converted four straight since his last blown opportunity Aug. 30.
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