Pirates reliever Mark Melancon recorded his eighth save Monday night in San Diego. Now the team's full-time closer, Melancon didn't have a clean inning.

Melancon gave up a run on two hits in the ninth, but struck out two batters and held down the victory over the Padres. His ERA is 0.93 on the season.

The 28-year-old gave up his first earned run since July 21 in Monday's save. Still, he's gone 8 for 10 thus far for the Pirates.

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