MLB
Bryan Baker saves all three Rays ALDS wins without allowing a hit
Baker retired nine of 10 hitters across three scoreless innings as Tampa Bay swept New York and advanced to the ALCS.
Bryan Baker saved all three Tampa Bay Rays victories in the American League Division Series without allowing a hit, completing three scoreless innings against the New York Yankees.
The official box scores credit Baker with four strikeouts and one walk across 10 batters faced. He protected one-run leads in Games 1 and 3 and a three-run lead in Game 2 as Tampa Bay completed the sweep.
Baker struck out two in a perfect ninth inning of the 1-0 opener, throwing 14 pitches. He needed nine pitches for another perfect ninth in the Rays’ 5-2 Game 2 win.
In Wednesday’s 4-3 clincher at Yankee Stadium, he walked one hitter and struck out two to earn his third save of the series. His combined ALDS line included no runs or hits over nine outs.
The Rays next face Cleveland or Chicago in the American League Championship Series. The Guardians and White Sox will settle their tied Division Series Saturday, with ALCS Game 1 scheduled Monday in Tampa Bay.
