Steve Cishek took his fourth loss after giving up three runs in 1 2/3 innings against the Reds on Thursday.

Cishek pitched a scoreless ninth with the Marlins down 2-1 and then was asked to stay in to pitch the 10th after the Marlins tied it. It's the second time this year he's been asked to get more than three outs, and both times he's taken losses. Cishek had been pitching better of late, so he should be safe in the closer's role. He's 5-for-6 in his save chances this year, blowing only his first opportunity on April 7.

Steve Cishek took his third loss after allowing a solo homer in a tie game Thursday against the Marlins.

Cishek has converted his last two save chances after blowing his first, but this makes five appearances in 10 outings in which he's allowed runs. We're not overly concerned; tonight's homer was the first he's allowed and he has a nice 11/3 K/BB ratio in 10 innings. Still, as the closer for the Marlins, he's only going to get so many chances to earn saves and record wins.

Steve Cishek worked a scoreless inning against the Reds on Friday, preserving a 2-1 lead and recording his first save of the young season.

Cishek allowed a leadoff single to Zack Cozart, but calmly retired the next three hitters in order to end the proceedings. His save chances may be limited pitching for a poor Miami squad, but Cishek has certainly proven himself to be a capable closer.