Rockies closer John Axford struck out one, worked his way around a walk and did not allow a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-4 victory and the save over the Dodgers on Thursday.

Axford has converted all four of his save chances, with a 1.29 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB ratio over seven innings pitched this season.