Josh Hader RP HOU Sun 9/19/21 11:10 AM
Josh Hader
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Hader struck out two to record the save Saturday against the Cubs, allowing one hit and walking one.
EDGE Analysis
Hader has been one of the best relievers in the National League this season and hasn't blown a save opportunity since July 7. Plus, he's yet to allow a run since the beginning of August and has tossed 16 straight scoreless outings. The left-hander has gone 33-for-34 in save chances while posting a career-best 1.34 ERA in 2021.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sat 9/18/21 11:39 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader allowed one hit but tossed a scoreless ninth to pick up his 32nd save of the year Friday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Hader entered to pitch the ninth after the Brewers scored four runs in the eighth to take an 8-5 lead. Rafael Ortega reached on an infield single to leadoff but Hader was able to retire the next three batters in order to end the game. The 27-year-old has closed out 32 of his 33 save chances this year and has a 1.37 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 90:22 K:BB over 52.2 innings.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sat 9/11/21 10:59 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 no-hitter win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Corbin Burnes allowed just one walk in eight innings, and Hader finished off the combined no-no with his usual strong work in the ninth. The southpaw has racked up 10 of his 31 saves this year since the start of August without allowing a run in his last 12.1 innings. Hader owns a 1.42 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 86:19 K:BB across 50.2 innings overall, and he sits just six saves shy of his career-high 37 from 2019.
Josh Hader RP HOU Thu 9/9/21 12:42 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader allowed two walks in a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save Wednesday versus the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was able to work around a season-high two walks and secure his 30th save of the year. It was his first appearance in a week, which may explain the control issues. He has been exceptional since the beginning of August, pitching 11.1 scoreless innings while collecting 19 strikeouts and converting nine saves.
Josh Hader RP HOU Thu 9/2/21 12:31 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader picked up the save Wednesday against the Giants after striking out the side.
EDGE Analysis
The hard-throwing lefty has been on a tear of late and extended his streak of scoreless appearances to 11 (10.1 innings), as he hasn't given up a run since the beginning of August while striking out 19 in that span. Hader has been one of the most effective relievers in the National League while going 29-for-30 in save chances and posting a career-best 1.48 ERA across 48.2 innings this season.
Josh Hader RP HOU Tue 8/31/21 2:13 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit to earn the save in the win over the Giants on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader surrendered a leadoff double to Kris Bryant, but retired the next three batters to finish the game. He has not allowed a run in his last 10 appearances and he has seven saves in that stretch. The 27-year-old has a 1.51 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with an incredible 15.3 K/9 in 47.2 innings. He is 28-for-29 in save situations, the best save percentage in all of baseball.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 8/25/21 12:02 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader secured the save Tuesday against the Reds after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out one.
EDGE Analysis
Hader has nailed down the save in each of his last seven chances and has also tossed eight straight scoreless outings, as he's yet to allow a run throughout this month. The hard-throwing reliever has gone 27-for-28 in save chances this season and has posted career-best figures in both ERA (1.58) and WHIP (0.79) through 45.2 innings, as he's having the best year of his career by a wide margin.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sun 8/22/21 8:53 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader recorded one out and earned a save over Washington on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader entered a 7-3 game with two outs and two runners on base and managed to escape the jam, forcing Juan Soto to ground into a fielder's choice. The 27-year-old southpaw has converted six straight save opportunities, making him 26-for-27 on the year. He's sporting a 1.61 ERA and a77:16 K:BB through 44.2 innings.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sat 8/21/21 10:04 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 25th save of the season in a 9-6 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The southpaw hasn't blow a save since July 7, and he's converted four saves in six appearances so far in August. On the season, Hader sports a 1.62 ERA and fearsome 77:16 K:BB through 44.1 innings.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 8/18/21 1:10 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader fired a scoreless ninth inning on one walk while striking out two, recording the save in the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader entered in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and allowed a one-out walk to Yadier Molina, but retired the other three batters to finish the game. The 27-year-old has a 1.70 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with an elite 15.7 K/9 in 42.1 innings. In August, he has four scoreless innings and nine punchouts in four appearances.