Craig Kimbrel (RP)

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel was able to notch his 11th save of the season during Friday night's contest against the Cardinals. Kimbrel came on in the 11th inning and was able to retire three of the four batters he faced, including two by strikeout. He was able to pitch around a leadoff single to Yadier Molina and needed 14 pitches to close out the win.

Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel allowed a hit in a scoreless 12th inning while recording ...

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel entered Tuesday's game against the Cubs in the ninth inning with a 2-run lead. He needed 14 pitches to retire the side in order and secure the 3-1 win. Kimbrel also struck out two while collecting his 10th save of the season.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel was able to notch his ninth save of the season during Friday night's win over the Rockies. Kimbrel came on in the 11th inning sporting a two-run lead, but ran into some trouble. He surrendered a walk and one-out single, which led to a run being scored, but was able to retire the last two batters he faced to close out the win. Kimbrel needed 23 pitches to preserve the win...

For the first time this season Braves closer Craig Kimbrel blew a save for his team. He gave up one earned run in the ninth inning on Wednesday versus the Phillies, which pushed the game into extra innings. Kimbrel struck out two and issued one walk during his inning of work. The Braves would go on to win the game, 15-13, in 11 innings.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel was able to notch his eighth save of the season during Sunday's win over the Pirates. Kimbrel came on in the ninth inning protecting a 4-2 lead and was able to quickly record the first out. However, he surrendered a one-double to Jose Tabata, who eventually would come in to score on a wild pitch. Kimbrel was able to settle back down and managed to strikeout Garrett Jones...

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel earned his seventh save of the year on Wednesday as he closed the door on the Dodgers after his team rallied in the top of the ninth inning. Kimbrel struck out two batters as the Braves beat the Dodgers, 4-2.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel gave up one hit and issued a walk in his inning of work on Tuesday against the Dodgers. He would earn his sixth save of the season by striking out three batters, preserving the 4-3 win for Atlanta.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel gave up his first run of the season on Friday, however he came back on Saturday against the Diamondbacks with his most dominant showing of the season, picking up his fifth save in a 3-2 Braves win. Kimbrel struck out all three batters he faced in his game, while needing just 14 pitches to get the job done for his fifth save.

Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel notched his fourth save of the season against the Milwaukee ...

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