MARK MELANCON NEWS

Riley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener

Austin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run rally, and the Atlanta Braves opened their first National League Championship Series since 20...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB postseason: What should Giants fans watch for during the rest of the playoffs? When Farhan Zaidi took over as the Giants’ president of baseball operations in November, 2018, even the most optimistic fans wouldn’t have g...

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Rays hit 3 more HRs to beat Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records save Melancon came in to close the game out the ninth inning, recording one scoreless inning of work while striking out one in Wednesday's win over the Marlins in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Impact Melancon earned his first save of the postseason and threw eight of his 13 pitches for strikes. The 35-year-old recorded 11 saves during the regular season and will continue to get the ball in save situations.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0

Rookie Ian Anderson pitched like a poised veteran, right fielder Nick Markakis made a nifty defensive play late and the Atlanta Braves threw another playoff shutout, beating the Mi...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deep Braves bullpen preparing for biggest test against Miami

The deep Atlanta Braves bullpen is preparing for its biggest test

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brisbee: The Giants would have made the postseason if they kept Mark Melancon It was a good trade, but Melancon would have been worth an extra win, which is the exact margin that kept the Giants out of the playoffs.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Streak breaker: Braves win first playoff series since 2001

The streak is over

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves, Dodgers, Athletics advance to division series

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 11th save Melancon gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his 11th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact The veteran closer has been scored upon just once in his last 10 appearances, although his 5:1 K:BB through 10 innings during that stretch isn't exactly dominant. On the year, Melancon now sports a 2.18 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, and he's blown only one of his 12 save chances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen, defense preserves Braves 5-4 win over Marlins

Austin Riley’s two-run double capped a wild first inning and the deep Atlanta bullpen took it from there, pushing the Braves a step closer to a third straight NL East with a 5-4 wi...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright, Acuña lead 1st-place Braves to 7-0 win over Mets

Kyle Wright allowed only one hit in the best start of his big league career, pitching into the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 7-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 10th save Melancon secured the save Saturday against the Nationals after allowing two hits with one strikeout and one walk during a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The veteran right-hander flirted with disaster as he allowed a pair of singles to begin the frame, but he was able to escape unscathed with a strikeout, a groundout, an intentional walk and a flyout. Melancon is 10-for-11 in save chances and has a 2.04 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB across 17.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves beat Nationals 2-1 behind Anderson's strong outing

Rookie Ian Anderson allowed one hit over seven scoreless innings and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 after closer Mark Melancon esca...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up ninth save Melancon picked up the save Thursday against the Nationals, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact The right-hander allowed a two-out single to Asdrubal Cabrera but was able to get Brock Holt to fly out to end the threat. Melancon has picked up four saves while allowing just one hit across his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Power trio: Freeman, Swanson, Acuña rally Braves past Nats

Freddie Freeman homered twice, Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead shot in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records eighth save Melancon did not allow a baserunner and struck out all three batters he faced to earn the save Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Melancon was called upon to protect a two-run lead and did so in dominant fashion to grab his eighth save of the season. He needed only 14 pitches to strike out the side and has now put together three consecutive scoreless outings. Melancon has a solid 2.63 ERA with nine strikeouts and four walks across 13.2 innings and has a firm grip on the closer role in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns seventh save Melancon threw a perfect ninth inning in Monday's win over Boston to earn his seventh save of the season.

Impact Melancon needed just eight pitches to force a groundout and a pair of flyouts in Monday's victory. He lowered his season ERA to 2.84 and has converted his last three save chances, making him 7-for-8 on the year.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried improves to 6-0 as Braves beat Red Sox 6-3

Max Fried improved to 6-0, Austin Riley had a bases-loaded triple and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS