Hendriks pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Mariners. He struck out two.
Hendriks hasn't allowed a run over his last 15.2 innings, striking out 27, a span which dates back to June 6. He has the faith of manager Bob Melvin even with Blake Treinen's recent return from the IL. With a 1.27 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 49.2 innings this year, Hendriks has elevated his game to a level never seen before in his nine-year career.