Melancon came on with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning Sunday, but quickly induced Yadier Molina to ground into a double play for his ninth save of the season.
It's not often a pitcher gets a save protecting a five-run lead, but it's been that kind of season for Melancon. There's no doubt about his job status, and he sports a solid 2.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB through 13 innings.