Braves closer Craig Kimbrel was called upon to protect a three-run lead after David Carpenter allowed a solo home run and a walk in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the Phillies, and Kimbrel needed just seven pitches to record three outs, including one strikeout, and pick up his NL-leading 38th save.
Since Kimbrel last allowed an earned run on July 4, he has pitched 16 scoreless innings, surrendering just five hits and five walks while striking out 28 batters. He owns a 1.14 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 74:17 K:BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings.