Gregory Soto Picks Up First Save on Thursday
Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the injured list, Baltimore Orioles left-hander Gregory Soto shut the door on the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-3 win on Thursday in the series finale for his first save of the season. Soto struck out both Brayan Rocchio and David Fry before inducing a game-ending groundout from leadoff man Steven Kwan, who had hit two homers earlier in the game. Seranthony Dominguez picked up his 13th hold of the year with a scoreless eighth inning in which he struck out two batters and allowed two hits. Soto, a two-time All-Star with 55 career saves, has mostly been used as a lefty specialist this year in Baltimore and came into Thursday with a 4.08 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 42:18 K:BB in 35 1/3 frames. Interim manager Tony Mansolino wouldn't commit to a single closer with Bautista out, but Soto got the first chance on Thursday and delivered.
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