Congratulations are in order for Pirates closer Mark Melancon, who nailed down his 47th save of the season in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Dodger Stadium to take over the franchise record for most converted saves in a single year.
Mike Williams tallied 46 saves for the Bucs back in 2002. That team, however, finished 72-89.
Melancon boasts a 1.94 ERA in 69 2/3 innings for the 2015 edition of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are clinging to the top National League Wild Card spot by one game entering play Sunday.
Pretty special to own the @pirates franchise #Record! #47 pic.twitter.com/wQUILCb5Cp
— Mark Melancon (@Mark_Melancon_) September 20, 2015
