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Collects 15th save Finnegan earned the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta, tossing a scoreless ninth inning without a hit, walk or strikeout.

Impact All 10 pitches Finnegan tossed resulted in strikes as he was able to successfully defend the Nationals' two-run lead in the ninth. He's converted on each of his last six save opportunities, and his 15 saves are tied with Andres Munoz and Robert Suarez for most in the majors. Finnegan has a 2.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 17.2 innings this season.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Dylan Crews hits tiebreaking HR before leaving game as Nationals top Braves 5-3

Rookie Dylan Crews hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning before leaving the game in the sixth as the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures 14th save Finnegan earned the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Orioles, allowing one hit with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not issue a walk.

Impact The Nationals brought Finnegan in for the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He was able to work around a Jackson Holiday single to secure the save while tossing 15 pitches (nine strikes). Finnegan has earned the save in each of his last five outings, and his 14 saves is second best in the majors behind Robert Suarez (15). Finnegan has a 2.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.2 innings this season.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe and Wood hit HRs before Tena scores in 9th to lead Nationals past Orioles 4-3

José Tena came around from second base to score the tiebreaking run on an infield hit by Nasim Nuñez in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals got home runs from Nathaniel...

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches save Wednesday Finnegan picked up the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Atlanta, allowing one hit with one strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Washington came back from a 4-1 deficit in the seventh inning, thrusting Finnegan into a save opportunity. The 33-year-old collected his 13th save of the campaign, retiring three straight batters after allowing a leadoff single. Through 15.2 innings, Finnegan owns a 1.40 ERA and a 16:7 K:BB.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wood drives in go-ahead run in 8th as Nationals end 7-game skid with 5-4 comeback win over Braves

James Wood’s eighth-inning double drove in the go-ahead run and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 and end their seven-game losing streak

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects 12th save Finnegan recorded his 12th save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up a run on two hits in the ninth inning without a walk or a...

Impact There was drama right to the end of the matinee in a 10-9 win for the Nationals, as Finnegan gave up back-to-back singles and a sacrifice fly before getting Brayan Rocchio to line out to left field to end the contest. It's only the fourth time in 15 appearances that Finnegan has been tagged for a run, and through 14.2 innings he sports a 3.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB while converting 12 of 14 save chances.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

José Tena's go-ahead double gives the Nationals a wild 10-9 win over the Guardians

José Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a wild seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 in the opener of a doubleheader aft...

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures 11th save Finnegan struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Sunday to record his 11th save of the season in a win over the Reds.

Impact The right-hander had trouble protecting a 4-1 lead, fanning Gavin Lux and Jose Trevino to end the game. Finnegan has been his usual reliable self as closer despite not re-signing with the Nationals until late February, converting 11-of-13 save chances with a 2.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB through 13.2 innings to begin the season.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

García homers as the Nationals beat the Reds 4-1

Luis García Jr. homered during Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep

Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win and the Washington Nationals avoided a three...

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Bounces back for 10th save Finnegan earned the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Phillies, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning without recording a walk or strikeout.

Impact The Nationals called Finnegan from the bullpen for the ninth inning to preserve a two-run lead. He retired the first two batters in six pitches and was able to work around a Johan Rojas two-out triple by getting Rafael Marchan to line out to center field. It was a nice outcome for Finnegan, who blew his last two saves after starting the season converting on his first nine opportunities. His 10 saves is tied with Mason Miller for third most in the majors behind Robert Suarez (12) and Andres Munoz (11).

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Daulton Varsho, how did you make that catch?!

Daulton Varsho in his season debut, we got another Little League-type walk-off win, Shohei Ohtani has "Dad Strength" now and more from the T...

APRIL 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Daulton Varsho, how did you make that catch?!

Takes loss after blown save Finnegan (0-1) yielded two runs on one hit and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies. He was charged with a blown save and recorded two outs.

Impact Finnegan was called upon to protect a 6-5 lead but instead blew his second straight save chance. He put the first two runners of the inning on base and eventually let the winning run score on a wild pitch. Finnegan converted his first nine save chances of the year before blowing his last two. His ERA is up to 3.09 with a 13:7 K:BB through 12 appearances.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals 7-6

Bryson Stott scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the ninth to cap a zany final inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Stuck with blown save Finnegan was charged with a blown save Friday against the Mets, allowing one hit in one-third of an inning.

Impact Finnegan was tasked with securing a four-out save Friday, inheriting a bases-loaded jam with two outs in the eighth. He'd give up a bloop hit to Mark Vientos that went past a diving Dylan Crews, resulting in a three-run triple. While it was no fault of his own, it's the first blown save of the year for Finnegan. The veteran closer has gotten off to a strong start this season, converting nine saves while posting a 1.64 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across his first 11 innings.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood's single scores CJ Abrams from first in 9th inning as Nationals beat Mets 5-4

James Wood’s RBI single with two out in the ninth inning scored CJ Abrams from first base and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Mets 5-4 on Friday night, ending New York...

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Nails down ninth save Finnegan gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact The right-hander didn't re-sign with the Nationals until late February, but his late start to camp hasn't impacted his results once the regular season began. Through 10 appearances, Finnegan has a 1.69 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB while converting all nine of his save chances, putting him second in the majors behind Robert Suarez's 10.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It's James Wood early, Kyle Finnegan late as Nats beat O's again Young slugger blasts a 431-foot homer in the first and the veteran closer escapes a jam in the ninth for a 4-3 win.

APRIL 24, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Garcia hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Wood and Bell homer as Nationals edge Orioles 4-3

Luis Garcia Jr.’s sacrifice fly to deep center plated Alex Call with the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth, James Wood led off the game with his eighth homer and the Washing...

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns save Sunday Finnegan issued a walk in a scoreless inning during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against Colorado. He struck out one and earned a save.

Impact Finnegan threw just seven of 15 pitches for strikes but held on to the 3-2 lead for his eighth save of the year. He's converted a save in each of his last eight appearances and has not blown a chance this season. Finnegan owns a strong 1.86 ERA with a 12:6 K:BB through 9.2 innings.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin strikes out 9, Nationals beat Rockies 3-2

Jake Irvin struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the first game of a split doubleheader

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures seventh save Finnegan earned the save in Saturday's 12-11 win against the Rockies, allowing one run on one hit and one walk with three strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Finnegan was called upon to protect a 12-10 lead in the ninth inning and made things interesting, surrendering an RBI triple to Mickey Moniak before ending the game with a strikeout. On the year, the 33-year-old is a perfect 7-for-7 in save chances with a 2.08 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB across 8.2 innings.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crews hits 2 of 4 homers by Nationals, who beat Rockies 12-11 after nearly wasting 10-run lead

Jordan Beck took a called third strike from Kyle Finnegan to end the game with a runner on third, and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11 after near...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 17, 2025 • MLB.COM

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