Pirates closer Mark Melancon worked a perfect ninth inning Friday, striking out the side to pick up his 21st save in his team's 2-1 victory over the Padres.
Melancon hadn't notched a strikeout in two straight appearances, but he got back on track Friday, throwing 11 of his 16 pitches for strikes. He owns a 2.19 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 47:7 K:BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings.