Melancon gave up another run Tuesday, this one on two hits in a save situation although he still held on for the save 9-7.
Melancon gave up a pair of runs on four hits the night before in a non-save situation, and followed that up with another earned run Tuesday. Melancon had given up just one earned run since July 19 prior to Monday, and still has a 1.70 ERA and 0.98 WHIP despite the rough stretch. He now has 39 saves, tied for fourth in the majors in 2016.