Tanner Scott shuts down Mets for 16th save

Scott was summoned in the top of the ninth to close out the game against the Reds with a one-run lead. He walked the leadoff man, then struck out the next two batters before inducing a groundout to end the game with his 22nd save of the season.

The six hitters Scott faced tonight combined for three hits and three strikeouts. It’s the fourth time in six appearances that Scott has given up a run, but he still hasn’t allowed more than one run in an outing since July 6.

Instead of holding him back for a save situation, the Dodgers used Scott against the heart of the order in the eighth tonight. Unfortunately, he went on give up a run on an 85-mph groundball double pulled down the third base line, a runner-advancing groundout and then a sac fly. It was just his third blown save of the year, and it shouldn’t have any effect on his standing in the Dodgers pen.

Scott bounced back from losses Tuesday and Wednesday against the Braves with an easy ninth tonight. Since it was his third appearance in four days, he might get Saturday off, potentially opening up a save chance for Edgardo Henriquez.

Scott gave up one run after entering a tie game in the eighth last night. Tonight, he entered a tie game in the ninth and retired the first two batters he faced before giving up a double to Lane Thomas. Scott then intentionally walked Austin Riley to bring up the pitcher’s spot in the lineup, as the Braves had lost the DH after pinch-running for Sean Murphy in the eighth. The Braves turned to .066-hitting Ha-Seong Kim as a pinch-hitter, and Kim ended the game with a knock. In spite of the two losses, Scott still ought to be the Dodgers’ closer. He should get Thursday off, which might result in a save chance for Alex Vesia or Edgardo Henriquez.

After coming into a 3-3 game, Scott gave up a double to Matt Olson and later a soft line-drive single to Ozzie Albies that plated the go-ahead run. It’s his first loss since June 3. Even if he wasn’t held back in the hopes of a ninth-inning lead materializing tonight, he’s still pretty clearly the Dodgers’ first choice to close right now.

Scott was summoned in the top of the ninth to close out the game against the Pirates with a one-run lead. He worked a clean inning, striking out one to secure the win and convert his 19th save of the season to go with a strong 2.24 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and a 64/11 K/BB ratio across 52 1/3 innings.

Díaz is eligible to return on Sept. 2 and should be ready then or shortly thereafter. Manager Dave Roberts did say he’d be used in lower leverage spots initially. Tanner Scott will likely keep closing until Díaz can string together a few strong innings.

The Dodgers gave Scott two runs to work with, but he didn’t need the margin for error, retiring the side on just eight pitches. Since the All-Star break, he’s allowed just two runs in 12 2/3 innings while collecting five saves and six holds.

Scott entered the game with two outs and two runners on in the eighth inning with a two-run lead. He retired the final batter to preserve the lead and returned for the ninth, giving up one run on two hits before holding on to secure the win and his 17th save of the season. With Edwin Díaz(neck) on the injured list, expect Scott to handle the bulk of ninth-inning duties.