Watson struck out two batters in a scoreless seventh inning Sunday, earning his first hold of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Clint Hurdle utilized Watson an inning earlier than usual, with the lefty tossing a clean seventh frame while facing three left-handed batters. He leads all major-league hurlers with 75 holds over the past two seasons and figures to add to that total unless and until Pittsburgh trades closer Mark Melancon, which would likely give Watson the closer's job.