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Dominant in 35th save Williams struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 35th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact The right-hander's Airbender changeup was in peak form, as Carter Kieboom, Ildemaro Vargas and Luis Garcia all went down swinging against the pitch. Since the beginning of August, Williams has posted an elite 1.76 ERA, 0,65 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB through 15.1 innings while collecting three wins and nine saves in 17 appearances as he establishes himself as one of the premier closers in baseball.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 34th save Williams picked up the save Thursday against Miami, pitching a perfect inning while not recording any strikeouts.

Impact Williams needed only 11 pitches to get through the middle of the Marlins' lineup and record his 34th save of the season. The right-hander has now converted each of his last three save attempts and has not allowed any hits, walks or runs in three straight appearances. Thursday's save did, however, mark the first time in his last seven outings that he failed to record at least one strikeout.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 33rd save Williams picked up the save Tuesday against the Marlins. He struck out one over a perfect inning.

Impact After giving up a run in back-to-back appearances to open September, Williams received over a week off and has bounced back with a pair of perfect innings. Despite the little hiccup, Williams is tied for the fifth most saves in MLB and owns a 1.68 ERA across 53.2 frames this year.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers carry no-hit bid into 11th, but lose to Yankees 4-3 in 13th

The Brewers were able to keep the Yankees from getting a hit for 10 innings but fell short of the first 11-inning no-hitter in MLB history.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Secures 32nd save Williams gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Saturday to record his 32nd save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Phillies. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander wasn't at his best, tossing only 13 of 24 pitches for strikes, but Williams got Trea Turner swinging with two men aboard to end the game before he could squander a three-run cushion. Williams has blown two of his eight save chances since the beginning of August, but his 2.38 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB in 11.1 innings over that stretch indicate there's little for those with fantasy shares in the Milwaukee closer to worry about.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, earns win Friday Williams earned the win after he pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run while striking out a batter in Friday's 7-5 victory over the Phillies.

Impact Williams was called upon to protect a 3-2 lead with two runners on base in the top of the eighth inning, but he surrendered a three-run homer to Trea Turner, suffering his fourth blown save of the season. The offense picked him up in the bottom of the frame though, scoring four runs and regaining a 7-5 lead. Williams then came out for the top of the ninth, setting down the Phillies in order for a perfect inning. The right-hander's season-long numbers remain at a sparkling 1.60 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 31 saves over 50.2 innings in 53 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to 31st save Williams earned a save against the Padres on Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning.

Impact Williams entered in the bottom of the ninth with the Brewers holding a one-run lead, and he had no trouble with the bottom of San Diego's lineup, retiring the side in order on 14 pitches. The right-hander punched out two Padres in the outing and has now struck out multiple batters in four of his past six appearances. Williams continues to stand out as one of MLB's top closers, recording 31 saves in 34 chances while registering a 1.46 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 74:23 K:BB over 49.1 frames.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 30th save Williams recorded one out and earned a save against Texas on Sunday.

Impact Williams entered the game with two on and two outs in the ninth inning and finished off the 6-2 victory. He's converted three straight save chances, giving him 30 in 33 opportunities on the year. The 28-year-old is sporting a 1.52 ERA with a 70:22 K:BB through 47.1 frames.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 29th save Williams picked up the save Friday against Texas. He allowed one run on one hit and struck out none over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact The Brewers began the ninth with a five-run lead but with a runner on and the lead cut to three, Williams was called upon to close out the game. He immediately allowed a double by Travis Jankowski that brought the tying run to the plate, but while a Marcus Semien ground out cut the lead to one, it also cleared the bases and Williams induced a Corey Seager flyout to seal the victory. The earned run allowed was his first since July 5 and it was also just the second time in his last 22 appearances he failed to record a strikeout.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 28th save Williams earned a save over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out three batters in a scoreless inning of work.

Impact Williams was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth frame and looked to be in some trouble when he yielded an inning-opening single. However, the All-Star closer bounced back to strike out the following three batters and wrap up the contest. It was the second save in as many days for Williams, and he's struck out the side in each outing. He's posted a 13.6 K/9 on the campaign while compiling 28 saves, a 1.36 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Williams (7-3) earned the win Friday against the White Sox, striking out three in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Williams entered the bottom of the ninth in a tie game and struck out the side. The Brewers then tallied one in the top of the 10th to help secure the victory for Williams. The Brewers' closer now has seven wins and 27 saves on the season to go along with a 1.39 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 45.1 innings.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Secures 27th save Williams recorded a strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning of Tuesday's 6-4 victory in Washington to earn his 27th save of the season.

Impact The All-Star closer threw nine of 14 pitches for a strike as he extended his scoreless streak to 10 appearances, and he has a 19:3 K:BB during that span. Williams has blown just two saves all season and has a 1.52 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 60:20 K:BB across 41.1 innings.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 26th save Williams picked up the save Wednesday against Cincinnati, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Williams has now gone nine straight appearances (8.2 innings) without allowing a run, going 8-for-8 in save chances while striking out 18 in that span. The 28-year-old right-hander's ERA is down to a stellar 1.56 with a 0.99 WHIP and 59:20 K:BB through 40.1 innings this season.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks tightrope for 25th save Williams picked up a save against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three batters over one scoreless inning.

Impact Williams didn't have much margin for error when he entered in the ninth frame, as the Brewers held just a one-run lead. The right-hander allowed a one-out single that quickly came back to haunt him when pinch runner Forrest Wall proceeded to steal second and third base, and Williams issued consecutive two-out walks to load the bases. However, he was able to escape the jam by getting Ozzie Albies to strike out swinging on a changeup. Williams thus converted his seventh consecutive successful save opportunity, and he's not allowed a run while posting a 14:3 K:BB over 6.2 innings during that stretch.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 24th save Williams gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to close out a 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact The right-hander ran into a bit of trouble by giving up singles to Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott, but William Contreras threw out Stott attempting to steal second and Williams then fanned Alec Bohm to end the threat. The Milwaukee closer has been scored upon only once in his last 16 appearances, converting 14 of 15 save chances during that stretch with a 1.15 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through 15.2 innings.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 19, 2023

Posts 23rd save Williams picked up the save in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Reds. He struck out one over a clean inning.

Impact Sunday's appearance marked five straight outings without surrendering a hit, a stretch in which Williams has picked up five saves and struck out 11 batters. The right-hander is now in sole possession of sixth place in saves and boasts a 1.73 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 36.1 innings.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 22nd save Williams picked up the save Saturday against the Reds. He struck out two over a clean inning.

Impact Williams rattled off his third straight perfect inning and hasn't given up a hit in his last four appearances (3.2 innings). Through 36 outings (35.1 innings), Williams is tied with Josh Hader for the sixth most saves in baseball and owns a 1.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and a 12.48 K/9.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 21st save Williams picked up the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Williams nailed down the win for starter Corbin Burnes and completed the shutout for Milwaukee, bringing the Brewers back into a tie for first place in the NL Central. He needed just 14 pitches to retire the side in order. An All-Star for the second consecutive year, Williams is now 21-for-23 in save chances this season with a sparkling 1.83 ERA.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 10, 2023

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JULY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reaches 20-save mark Williams struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Williams concludes the first half of the campaign 20-for-22 in save chances while keeping runs off the board in 31 of his 34 appearances. The closer was named an All-Star but won't pitch in Seattle on Tuesday. He's maintained a 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 45:18 K:BB through 33.1 innings this season in his first full year as closer.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE