Hand blew his fifth save of the season Friday, allowing a run on a hit while striking out one over an inning in an extra-inning loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Hand entered the contest with a one-run lead, and actually looked to be on his way to another save after recording two quick outs to begin the ninth frame. That all changed when he plunked Victor Caratini, then served up a game-tying RBI double to Anthony Rizzo. This was not a messy blown save by any means, but it still counts as one nonetheless. Hand has generally been effective as the Friars' closer this season, posting a 3.05 ERA, 13.2 K/9 and 24 saves in 29 chances.