Kenley Jansen recorded his 436th career save in the Boston Red Sox's win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday, moving him into a tie for fifth place all-time.
were clinging to a three-run lead Sunday afternoon, needing a win to avoid a sweep at the hands of the
Jansen faced three batters in the top of the ninth and retired them all. He recorded one strikeout and forced two fly outs.Jansen is now tied for the fifth-most saves all-time with Craig Kimbrel, who is the only other active pitcher inside the top 10. Aroldis Chapman is the next closest active player on the list, ranking No. 20 with 324 career saves.
Jansen has been on fire as of late, converting all 12 save opportunities he has gotten since April 20. On the whole this year, the 36-year-old right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.22 ERA, 1.024 WHIP, 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, a .184 batting average against and a 1.2 WAR.
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