Kimbrel picked up the save Sunday against the Blue Jays as he tossed a perfect inning while fanning two.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel has dominated out of the closers role in 2018, as he sits with an outstanding 1.77 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 62 strikeouts over 40.2 innings. Following Sunday's appearance, he's tossed 11.1 scoreless innings, with his last run allowed dating back to June 12 against Baltimore. Kimbrel figures to see plenty of save opportunities in the second half, as the Red Sox continue to put together an impressive season.

Kimbrel (2-1) picked up the win after throwing a scoreless 10th inning Saturday against Toronto, striking out a pair while walking one.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel was called on to preserve the tie and did just that, leaving himself the pitcher of record when Xander Bogaerts hit a walkoff grand slam. The 30-year-old has continued to be one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, saving 29 games with a 1.82 ERA and 60 strikeouts in just 39.2 innings.

Kimbrel fired a scoreless ninth inning, allowing just one hit and nailing down his 29th save in a 6-4 win over Toronto on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel is now 29-for-31 on save chances this season and has locked down 20 in a row. He owns a strong 1.86 ERA along with a 58:15 K:BB in 38.2 innings this season. The 30-year-old flamethrower remains one of baseball's elite closers.

Kimbrel allowed one hit while recording a pair of strikeouts in a scoreless two-out save Sunday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The hosts scored a run on two hits to draw within three in the bottom of the ninth, so it was Kimbrel who came in to end the threat. He allowed a hit to the first man he faced but struck out the next two to close things out. Kimbrel has now tossed seven straight scoreless outings to lower his ERA back down to a minuscule 1.98 for the season.

Kimbrel gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 26th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

He's converted 17 straight chances dating back to May 10, and Kimbrel now boasts a 52:14 K:BB through 35.2 innings on the year to go along with his 2.02 ERA. The right-hander remains one of baseball's elite closers, and he's headed for his first 40-save season since 2014 with a shot at tying his career high of 50, set in 2013.

Kimbrel logged his 25th save of the season, striking out one and walking one in over 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel converted his 16th consecutive save opportunity Monday, but it wasn't easy. The Nationals made him work for it, with five batters running his pitch count up to 33.

Kimbrel walked one and struck out two over a scoreless 1.1 innings to pick up his 23rd save of the season in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

This is just the second time all season that Kimbrel was brought in for more than three outs and the first time it was for a save situation. During spring training, manager Alex Cora talked about using Kimbrel in this manner, but it's been pretty much by the book for the closer. He's now converted 23 of 25 save opportunities.

Kimbrel allowed one walk and struck out the side in a scoreless inning of work Monday to earn his 21st save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel walked the leadoff hitter in the ninth, bringing the tying run to the plate, but he struck out the next three men he faced as he battled through some deep counts. The flamethrower is in the midst of another stellar season and lowered his season ERA to 1.93 with his ninth scoreless outing in the last 10.

Kimbrel recorded the final two outs in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays to pick up his 17th save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel entered the game in a based-loaded, one-out situation but was able to retire Kevin Pillar via strikeout and induce a groundout from Yangervis Solarte to quiet the rally. The 30-year-old has now converted his last eight save opportunities and holds a 34:5 K:BB over 24.2 innings of relief.

Kimbrel was touched for a solo home run but picked up his 16th save of the season in Saturday's 8-6 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Kimbrel didn't register a strikeout for the sixth time in 24 outings, but he had pitched four of the last five games, so that may have played a role. With all that recent use, Kimbrel may not be available for Sunday's series finale.