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Braves Pitcher Fuentes Stumbles Near End, Secures Crucial Save
5 Oct
Summary
- Fuentes pitched on two days' rest, throwing 47 pitches.
- He was one out away from completing the game.
- Raisel Iglesias secured the save for the Braves.
In a recent postseason appearance, Braves pitcher Fuentes neared the completion of a strong outing against the Guardians on Saturday. Despite a challenging offensive lineup and the absence of shadows, Fuentes was just one out away from finishing the game.
However, Max Muncy hit a home run, reducing the Braves' lead to 3-2. The team then turned to closer Raisel Iglesias, who successfully induced a pop-out to secure the save. Fuentes had thrown 47 pitches on just two days' rest, following previous outings against the Phillies.
Concerns remain about Fuentes' durability if the Braves continue to advance in the postseason. The team will likely provide him with Game 3 off to manage his workload.
