Melancon allowed one run on two hits in one inning against the Cardinals on Sunday. He hit a batter and struck out one.
The closer needed nearly 15 minutes and 25 pitches to end the game in a non-save opportunity. Melancon sat at 90 mph with his fastball and hit 91 mph, an improvement over last season's start. With free agency looming, the righty will look to add to his 84-save total over the past two seasons.