Braves closer Craig Kimbrel entered Sunday's contest against the Cardinals in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. The right-hander made quick work of the opposition as he needed only eight pitches to retire the side in order for a 5-2 win and his 31st save of the season.

Kimbrel joined John Smoltz as the only Atlanta pitchers to record 30-plus saves in three different seasons. He has converted 21 consecutive save opportunities since his last blown save on May 7, striking out 41 batters in 26 innings. He owns a 1.34 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP in 40 1/3 innings pitched.

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