Paul Sewald serves up three-run homer in ninth
by David Leisering | Diamondbacks Correspondent | Fri, Apr 24th 8:09am EDT
Paul Sewald allowed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning on Thursday as the Diamondbacks dropped a 4-1 decision to the White Sox.
Fantasy Impact:
Sewald dropped to 0-3 on the season after recording only two outs while allowing three runs on two walks and a three-run homer to Andrew Benintendi in the ninth. Sewald, however, came in to preserve a 1-1 tie in the ninth so it was not a save situation. He is 7-for-7 in save opportunities and, in those outings, has allowed only one hit and no walks, while striking out 10, in seven scoreless innings. However, in five non-save appearances, Sewald is 0-3 with a 15.00 ERA and has allowed six runs (five earned) on five hits - including three home runs - and a 2:3 K:BB ratio in three innings. It would be a tough decision to remove Sewald from the closer's role when he has been nearly flawless in closing out wins, but keep an eye on this situation. Jonathan Loaisiga and Juan Morillo would battle for next man up if the Diamondbacks decide to make a change.
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