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Earns 24th save Sewald picked up the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Nationals, striking out one batter across a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Sewald blew his save chance in his last outing Tuesday against the Athletics. He was much better Friday, needing just nine pitches (seven strikes) to secure the win for Arizona and collect his 24th save of the season, which is tied with Jhoan Duran for fifth-most in the majors. Sewald has a 4.58 ERA and 0.94 WHIP across 37.1 innings this season.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez, Moreno help the surging Diamondbacks beat the Nationals 3-2

All-Star Eduardo Rodríguez bounced back from his worst start of the season, Gabriel Moreno drove in the go-ahead run with a sac fly and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Takes second blown save Sewald allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over one inning to take a blown save versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Sewald served up a two-run home run to Jacob Wilson in the ninth inning, squandering the Diamondbacks' lead. They went on to win in the 10th. Given his recent form, it was only a matter of time before Sewald took a blown save -- he's been scored upon in seven of his last 11 outings, giving up 11 runs over 10 innings in that span. For the season, he's 23-for-25 in save conversions while posting a 4.95 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 42:9 K:BB across 36.1 innings. Sewald's not in danger of losing the closer job yet, but his performance over the last month isn't inspiring confidence.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vargas hits winning single in 10th as Diamondbacks rally to beat A's 6-5 after blowing lead in 9th

Ildemaro Vargas hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Athletics 6-5 after blowing a two-run lead with two outs in the ninth

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Earns 23rd save Sewald earned the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals, allowing one run on one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Sewald was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning and did so despite surrendering a solo home run to Jimmy Crooks. The 36-year-old has now converted 14 straight save chances dating back to May 17, though he's allowed at least one earned run in six of his past 10 appearances. On the season, he's 23-for-24 in save chances with a 4.58 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 40:9 K:BB across 35.1 innings.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado closes in on 2,000 career hits, Diamondbacks top the Cardinals 5-3

Nolan Arenado had a two-run double as he closes on 2,000 career hits, Brandon Pfaadt had another good day on the mound since returning from the minors and the Arizona Diamondbacks...

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Wetherholt hits solo HR, Winn has 3 RBIs to lead the Cardinals past the D-backs 5-4

Rookie JJ Wetherholt hit a solo homer, Iván Herrera had the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday nigh...

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Secures 22nd save Sewald picked up the save Sunday against the Dodgers. He struck out one across a perfect inning.

Impact Sewald made quick work of the Dodgers in the ninth inning, retiring the side in order on 12 pitches (nine strikes) to secure the save. Despite a 4.24 ERA, the right-hander has converted 22 of 23 save opportunities this season while posting a 0.88 WHIP and 38:8 K:BB across 34 innings. Sewald ranks fourth among National League relievers in saves, trailing Mason Miller (25), as well as Jhoan Duran and Riley O'Brien (24).

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks overcome Ohtani's 22nd homer, beat sloppy Dodgers 5-3 for 3-game sweep

Ildemaro Vargas had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Shohei Ohtani’s 22nd home run in a 5-3 victory over the sloppy...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Converts 21st save Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Sewald had allowed at least one baserunners in each of his previous seven outings, but he created no drama in converting his 21st save of the year. The veteran reliever has earned seven of those saves since the start of June, but he's also allowed seven runs over 11.2 innings in that span. For the season, he has a 4.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 37:8 K:BB across 33 innings.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado homers, Kelly pitches 7 strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to split series

Nolan Arenado homered and moved closer to 2,000 career hits, and Merrill Kelly combined with two relievers on a three-hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who beat the San Diego Pa...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89

Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Shaky in 20th save Sewald allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact Sewald had another shaky appearance, but he was able to uphold the lead. He's given up seven runs over his last 5.2 innings, but he's converted all three of his save chances in that span. On the season, the closer has a 4.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 35:8 K:BB through 32 innings while converting 20 of 21 save opportunities.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Del Castillo hits 3-run homer to lift Diamondbacks past Brewers 4-3

Adrian Del Castillo hit a three-run home run in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Dicey work in 19th save Sewald allowed two runs on three hits without a strikeout or a walk in one inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-4 win over the Giants.

Impact Sewald allowed a solo home run to Heliot Ramos, and the Giants scraped together another run before he got out of trouble. This was has first save in two weeks, and he pitched just twice in between those save chances, allowing three runs over 1.2 innings. Brandyn Garcia was able to vulture a save chance after Sewald's shaky performance last Tuesday versus the Cardinals, but there's been no changing of the guard at the back of the bullpen. Sewald has a 4.50 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB over 30 innings while converting 19 of 20 save opportunities -- no other Arizona pitcher has more than one save.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks Escape Late Meltdown to Make Franchise History vs Giants For the second appearance in a row, Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald flew dangerously close to a disastrous outcome. But the veteran...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

Perdomo hits 3-run double, Rodriguez deals, D-backs top Giants again in 5-4 win

Geraldo Perdomo hit a three-run double, Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado added solo homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks stayed undefeated against the San Francisco Giants this season,...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

How Paul Sewald Found Unexpected Success in Return to Closer Role Paul Sewald slowly pivoted to watch an ill-fated fastball fly 401 feet over the Arizona Diamondbacks' right field fence. And then, he turned...

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

Notches 18th save Sewald earned a save against the Angels on Monday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact Sewald entered in the ninth frame with Arizona up 4-2. He retired the first two batters he faced before Donovan Walton tagged him for a solo homer. Sewald was able to shake off the long ball, though, and struck out Oswald Peraza to slam the door shut. The veteran closer picked up his second save in as many days to push his season total up to 18, tied for third-best in the majors. Since his last blown save (May 13 versus Texas), Sewald has allowed just two runs across 12 appearances spanning 12 innings, going 9-for-9 in save chances during that span.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith's 1st homer of the season lifts the Diamondbacks over the Angels 4-3

Pavin Smith hit a tiebreaking solo homer off the right-field foul pole, Ryne Nelson pitched seven quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Up to 17 saves Sewald earned the save in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Reds, logging a strikeout and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Sewald has converted eight straight save chances while allowing just one run on four hits in his last 11 innings. He's up to 17 saves overall this season, tied for third-most in the National League, while posting a 3.08 ERA with a 0.72 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Moreno's homer in 8th sends Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3 for Lovullo's 700th win

Gabriel Moreno’s go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 to give manager Torey Lovullo his 700th win

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Collects save No. 16 Sewald struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save in Friday's win over Cincinnati.

Impact Sewald needed eight pitches to strike out Dane Myers to lead off the inning, but it took just five more offerings for Sewald to collect the second and third outs and lock down his 16th save of the season -- good for fourth place in the National League. The 36-year-old righty has been much more effective recently than his 3.20 ERA might suggest, allowing just one run and striking out nine batters across his last 10 innings.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn's error leads to 3-run 9th, Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-2

Blake Dunn dropped a fly ball in the ninth inning to allow the go-ahead run to score in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Ketel Marte hits solo homer in 9th, Diamondbacks rally after scary collision to beat Dodgers 3-2

Ketel Marte hit a solo homer in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied after a hard collision injured two players to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

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