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Tanner Scott RP | LAD
Marlins' Tanner Scott: Unravels in non-save situation
Scott gave up three runs on two hits while striking out one and getting just one out before being replaced in the ninth inning Sunday against Atlanta. He entered with a 5-1 lead, and Miami ended up winning 5-4.
Scott struck out Travis Demeritte for what would have been the first out of the ninth inning with the Marlins up four runs, but it was a wild pitch and Demeritte reached first base safely. That was followed by an Ozzie Albies double, a Matt Olson sacrifice fly and an Austin Riley two-run homer. Scott got a save Saturday in a clean ninth inning and was called on a second day in a row to protect a four-run lead. He created a save situation that Louis Head converted. The Marlins seem to have a committee in the ninth inning, though manager Don Mattingly would like one pitcher to emerge as the go-to option. Anthony Bender has faltered in the role, so any of Scott, Cole Sulser or Anthony Bass could get opportunities in the short term.
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Zack Littell RP | ARI
Giants' Zack Littell: Not giving up much
Littell has allowed just three hits and no walks while striking out two over five innings in 2022.
The right-hander pitched well in spring training, and he's carried over that success into the regular season. Littell has often entered in the middle innings, though his solid work thus far could help his case for high-leverage work. He's yet to record a decision, but he has picked up a hold in five outings.
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David Bednar RP | NYY
Pirates' David Bednar: Escapes with save
Bednar allowed two hits and a walk in a shutout inning Sunday, striking out three and earning a save over the Cubs.
Bednar allowed back-to-back doubles to Rafael Ortega and Seiya Suzuki before intentionally walking Ian Happ to load the bases in the ninth inning. Frank Schwindel would become his third strikeout victim of the inning as Bednar finished off the 4-3 win. The 27-year-old Pittsburgh native has yet to allow a run through eight innings this season while posting a 12:2 K:BB.
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Josh Hader RP | HOU
Brewers' Josh Hader: Maintains perfect record
Hader saved Sunday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
Hader made quick work of the Phillies in the ninth inning to secure his eighth save in eight appearances on the season. He remains arguably the top closer in MLB and should receive ample opportunity moving forward on a strong Milwaukee team.
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Devin Williams RP | NYM
Brewers' Devin Williams: Registers first win
Williams (1-0) picked up the win in a 1-0 victory over the Phillies on Sunday, walking one with one strikeout in one inning.
Williams pitched the eighth inning of a 0-0 tie and fell in line for the victory when Milwaukee took the lead in the top of the ninth. The 27-year-old now has seven holds and a win in eight appearances this season -- all Milwaukee wins -- despite a 5.68 ERA due to a pair of poor outings.
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Sean Manaea SP | NYM
Padres' Sean Manaea: Hit hard in loss
Manaea (2-2) took the loss during Sunday's 10-2 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
This was Manaea's first poor outing with his new team, as he permitted runs in each inning except the second and departed with the bases loaded and the game at a respectable 4-1. Reliever Dinelson Lamet allowed all three inherited runners and one additional to score and put the game out of reach. Manaea's ERA jumped more than two full runs from 1.42 to 3.47 due to the blow-up, and he'll look to rebound against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
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Lucas Sims RP | CHW
Reds' Lucas Sims: Earns first save
Sims tossed a scoreless inning and notched a save against St. Louis on Sunday.
Sims was activated from the injured list Friday and was tagged with two runs in his season debut Saturday. The Reds went right back to him Sunday and he fired a perfect inning, forcing three straight groundouts to close out the 4-1 win. The 6-foot-2 righty recorded seven saves in 47 innings last season.
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Joan Adon SP | WAS
Nationals' Joan Adon: Gives up five runs Sunday
Adon (1-3) allowed five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three in four innings to take the loss against the Giants on Sunday.
Adon earned the win Tuesday against the Diamondbacks by tossing 6.1 scoreless innings, but he was much less effective in Sunday's outing. He gave up a leadoff home run to Joc Pederson and struggled to turn things around later in the start. The right-hander has now given up at least four runs in three of his first four starts of the season, and he's posted a 6.98 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 19.1 innings. He tentatively lines up for a rematch against the Giants on the road Saturday.
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Sam Long RP | KC
Giants' Sam Long: Starting Monday
Long will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Long served as an opener in Friday's win over Washington and tossed two scoreless frames. He hasn't yet allowed a run in 4.2 innings this year, and he'll draw the start in Monday's matchup while Carlos Rodon takes the mound Tuesday.
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Adonis Medina RP | SEA
Mets' Adonis Medina: Sent to Triple-A
Medina was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Medina was promoted Saturday and made his season debut in Arizona, and he struck out the side on 22 pitches. He'll head back to the minors but should be in the mix to rejoin the Mets later in the year. Yoan Lopez was recalled from Syracuse in a corresponding move.