Melancon (0-1) surrendered a hit, three runs (none earned) and a walk over 0.2 innings in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Rockies. He struck out two.
It was an interesting ninth frame for the Pirates' closer, who'd been brought in to preserve a 1-1 tie. He struck out both Mark Reynolds and Carlos Gonzalez looking to open the inning, before seeing Gerardo Parra reach on a throwing error. Melancon then issued a free pass to Daniel Descalso, and moved both him and Parra up a base when he uncorked a wild pitch. An infield single by Tony Wolters and a throwing error on the play by John Jaso then plated both runners, giving the Rockies a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Despite the hiccup, the 31-year-old has been highly effective this season, converting 14 of 15 save opportunities, including seven during May.