Maurer recorded the final two outs of Wednesday's game against the Cubs for his 13th save of the season.
Brad Hand began the ninth with Anthony Rizzo due up, but then Maurer came on to face Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber. Maurer has been a little shaky in a couple recent non-save situations, but he's been excellent with the game on the line over the past month or so. The right-hander is clearly the preferred ninth-inning option in San Diego.