Melancon played a dangerous game in the 12th inning Wednesday against Colorado, walking two batters before getting the final two outs to secure his fifth save.
Putting men on base in Coors Field is dangerous, to say the least, but Melancon was able to escape the jam after his offense gave him a one-run lead to preserve in the top of the 12th. These were also his first two walks of the year, and he bounced back effectively after giving up two runs in Arizona on Sunday -- two facts that should provide comfort to Melancon's fantasy owners.