Kimbrel blew his third save chance of the season, allowing two runs on one hit and three walks over 1.1 innings in Friday's 4-3 extra inning win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Kimbrel was well rested, having three days rest before coming on in the eighth inning to get the final four outs, so overuse wasn't a factor. The closer told Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald that he didn't have his best stuff and was grateful his teammates could pick him after costing Chris Sale a win. He had successfully converted 23 save opportunities going back to May 9.