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Lovelady Seals Win with Perfect Ninth Inning Save
24 May
Summary
- Lovelady secured a save in a 2-0 win, striking out one batter.
- He pitched a perfect ninth inning on just 11 pitches.
- Lovelady has a 2.38 ERA and 1.54 WHIP this season.

Lovelady secured a save in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Atlanta. He efficiently retired all batters in the ninth inning, striking out one on just 11 pitches. This save performance came after Clayton Beeter pitched the previous two nights and Gus Varland threw 12 pitches on Friday.
Lovelady's versatility was on display as he faced two left-handed batters and the switch-hitting Ozzie Albies. He has been effective in save opportunities, achieving a 4-for-4 record in such situations. Currently, he holds a 2.38 earned run average and a 1.54 walks plus hits per inning pitched over 22.2 innings. He also has three holds and has started three games this season.