YOSHIHISA HIRANO NEWS

Notches save despite allowing two Hirano allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out a batter in the ninth as he picked up his fourth save of the season Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Hirano surrendered a leadoff walk to Kyle Tucker but quickly got two outs before Aledmys Diaz doubled to left to bring the tying runner to the plate in Josh Reddick. He singled home Tucker and Diaz but the Astros weren't able to complete the ninth-inning comeback after Hirano struck out Jose Altuve on a high heater to end the game. The right-hander owns a 3.75 ERA and has converted all four of his save chances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2

Nick Margevicius tossed six shutout innings, Ty France drove in a pair of runs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 3-2 win over the Houston Astro...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodges danger for save Hirano allowed three hits in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Padres. He struck out none.

Impact Hirano allowed the first three batters to reach via singles, but he got Jake Cronenworth to ground into a double play before retiring Jurickson Profar on a groundout as well. Hirano has picked up all three of his saves in his last five outings. The 36-year-old has a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and eight strikeouts across 10 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Padres France, Torrens keep San Diego from clinching

The San Diego Padres will have to wait at least one more day to clinch their first playoff berth in 14 seasons after former teammates Ty France and Luis Torrens led the Seattle Mar...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Notches second save Hirano struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning to record his second save of the season during a 6-5 win over the A's in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact Yohan Ramirez got the M's last save chance back on Sept. 7, but it was Hirano's turn in this one and he got the job done, although a two-out HBP on Mark Canha made things a little bit interesting. Hirano has a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through nine innings, and he should remain in the high-leverage mix for Seattle as it makes a last-ditch push for a wild-card spot over the final weeks.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Snags first save Hirano allowed a solo homer in the ninth inning Sunday but still earned the save against the Rangers. He struck out three batters.

Impact In his first save chance of the season, Hirano made things interesting by allowing a solo shot to Ronald Guzman, but he still shut the door to convert the opportunity. After four scoreless appearances to start the season, the 36-year-old has allowed three runs in his last two outings. For now, he still appears to be Seattle's main man in the ninth inning.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers by Seager, Lewis lift Mariners past Rangers 4-3

Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer, rookie Kyle Lewis added a solo shot and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Full-time closer moving forward? Hirano, who's logged four relief appearances since his delayed season debut, is the likeliest candidate to see the majority of the save chances with the trade of Taylor Williams to...

Impact The Mariners brought the veteran in this past offseason with an eye on slotting him into the ninth-inning role, but Hirano's summertime bout with COVID-19 put a crimp on those plans to start the delayed regular season. However, the right-hander ultimately made his debut Aug. 21 and has been eased back in by manager Scott Servais. The strategy seems to have worked well thus far, as Hirano has fired four scoreless innings across four appearances and worked up to a season-high 19 pitches in his most recent outing on Sunday against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs first hold Hirano was credited with his first hold of the season in a win over the Padres on Tuesday, firing a scoreless sixth inning during which he allowed no hits and one walk.

Impact The veteran reliever was able to log his second appearance since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list and was just as effective as in his debut Saturday, when he'd also notched a scoreless frame to close out a blowout win over the Rangers. Manager Scott Servais is likely to eventually transition Hirano to high-leverage scenarios, but he's likely to continue to be eased in for the time being.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Works one inning in '20 debut Hirano, activated from the injured list Friday, fired a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Rangers on Saturday, recording two strikeouts.

Impact Manager Scott Servais found the perfect landing spot for Hirano's significantly delayed 2020 debut, as he brought in the veteran to put the Rangers out of their misery in the nine-run rout. Hirano overcame COVID-19 infection earlier in the summer, with his bout with the virus causing him to miss the majority of summer camp. It remains to be seen whether the 36-year-old will eventually transition into a full-time closer role for what remains of the season, but it's worth noting Taylor Williams has been effective in the ninth-inning slot while converting all five of his save chances thus far.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis, Margevicius lead Mariners past Rangers 7-4

Rookie Kyle Lewis hit a solo home run, former waiver wire pickup Nick Margevicius matched his career high with seven strikeouts and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 7-4

AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Participates in Peoria workout Hirano was present for the re-start of workouts at the Mariners' spring facility in Peoria. Arizona on Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 36-year-old right-hander joined several of his teammates for informal workouts that were conducted in groups no larger than three. Hirano was able to engage in his throwing program under staff supervision, and he and his fellow hurlers should soon have access to bullpen mounds at the facility. The veteran only got five innings of Cactus League work in before spring training was suspended, but he put together impressive performances in both Japan and his 2018 MLB debut campaign with the Diamondbacks before scuffling some last season on the way to a 4.75 ERA and 1.38 WHIP.

MAY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs walk off Phillies on Peralta's dramatic HR

David Peralta hit his second solo homer off the game off the top of the wall in the 14th inning and the D-backs rallied from a two-run deficit.

AUGUST 7, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

D-backs again can't hold 3-run lead, fall to 3rd place

Zack Godley got through five innings and gave up three runs with six strikeouts and four walks.

JULY 22, 2018 • FOX SPORTS