While many closers have blown saves early this season, Craig Kimbrel continued Friday to shut down one and all. He blanked the Nationals in the ninth for his third save.
Kimbrel retired Washington in order and in style, striking out two. He fanned Ian Desmond and Jose Lobaton to start the inning before enducing Kevin Frandsen to pop out. Kimbrel is the first closer in the majors this year to reach three saves.