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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen bounced back from a shaky outing to record his 17th save of the season and Los Angeles avoided a sweep at the hands of the Braves on Wednesday. 

The last time Jansen pitched, on July 18, he gave up a two-run, ninth-inning home run to Bryce Harper, in a non-save situation. 

Wednesday, Jansen allowed a runner with a walk, but struck out two and recorded a ground-ball out to close out Atlanta on 19 pitches. 

Reds pitcher J.J. Hoover was given a two-run lead in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against the Cubs, but he could not close the door.

Hoover gave up a two-run home run to Kyle Schwarber, which tied the game. The Reds would lose 5-4 in 13 innings. It was his second blown save of the season.

Reds pitcher Raisel Iglesias received a no-decision during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.

Iglesias allowed two runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out eight and walked four. He also gave up a solo home run to Chris Coghlan in the sixth inning.

Iglesias has allowed a total over 12 runs over his last 15 2/3 innings of work. His last win came May 13.

Reds pitcher Raisel Iglesias received a no-decision during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.

Iglesias allowed two runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out eight and walked four. He also gave up a solo home run to Chris Coghlan in the sixth inning.

Iglesias has allowed a total over 12 runs over his last 15 2/3 innings of work. His last win came May 13.

Padres closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his 26th save of the season during his team's win over the Giants on Monday.

Kimbrel closed out the ninth inning of a 4-2 win with ease and needed just four pitches to do so.

Kimbrel now has a 2.97 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 14 walks in 36 1/3 innings of relief this season.

Diamondbacks pitcher Rubby De La Rosa was effective throughout his start Monday against the Marlins, which the D-Backs won 3-1.

De La Rosa allowed one run on five hits over seven innings of work. He also struck out one. His biggest mistakes were surrendering five walks and a solo home run to Derek Dietrich in the seventh inning.

De La Rosa is now 7-5 with a 4.83 ERA. Monday's win was his first since June 19 and his first quality start since June 25.

After blowing a one-run lead in the ninth inning, Rockies pitcher John Axford was able to receive a win during Monday's 8-7 win over the Rangers. It was his second blown save this season.

Axford allowed one run to score in the ninth inning when he gave up a double to Adrian Beltre. Axford also walked two batters during the appearance, but he was able to get out of the inning. The Rockies won the game in the bottom of the ninth inning on an RBI by Ben Paulsen.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon recorded his MLB-leading 30th save of the season on Monday against the Royals.

Melancon closed out the ninth inning of the 10-7 win with relative ease. He did allow a walk, but also struck out a batter.

Melancon now has a 1.43 ERA in 44 innings of relief this season.

Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin received a no-decision during Monday's start against the Tigers, which the Rockies won 8-7.

Rusin allowed five runs (two earned) on seven hits over six innings of work. He also struck out five and walked one during the outing. He now has a 3.88 ERA.

Rusin is winless in his last four starts.

Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his 19th save of the season during Monday's 5-4 win over the Cubs. He also struck out two batters.

Chapman has converted 19 of his 20 save opportunities this season with a 1.56 ERA.