Josh Hader RP HOU Tue 8/27/24 9:14 AM
Josh Hader
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Hader (6-7) took the loss Monday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning-plus of relief as the Astros fell 3-2 to the Phillies in 10 innings. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The fireballing closer struck out the side in the ninth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie, but when Hader came out to begin the 10th, a walk to Trea Turner was following by a walk-off single by Bryce Harper. Hader has still gone the entire month of August without giving up an earned run, and over his last 12 appearances he sports a 0.00 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB in 12.1 innings. The southpaw needs two more saves to record his fifth 30-save campaign, and he sits seven short of 200 for his career.
Josh Hader RP HOU Mon 8/26/24 7:50 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader walked a batter over a scoreless inning to pick up the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Hader only threw five strikes out of the 12 pitches he needed to get through the frame. He began with a leadoff walk to Gunnar Henderson before getting a lineout and erasing the walk with a game-ending double play. Hader is now working on 11 straight scoreless appearances dating back to July 31. He's allowed just two hits and has posted a 12:4 K:BB while picking up eight saves over that span. He's sitting tied for fifth in baseball with 28 saves to compliment a 3.30 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 84:19 K:BB in 57.1 innings this season.
Josh Hader RP HOU Tue 8/20/24 10:40 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader (6-6) didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Monday against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Hader entered the game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at 4-4. He turned in his 10th consecutive scoreless appearance -- covering 10.1 innings -- during which he's maintained a 12:3 K:BB while also recording seven saves and two wins. Though Hader has a relatively inflated 3.36 ERA for the season, his 0.91 WHIP is his lowest mark since 2021.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sun 8/18/24 9:42 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save against the White Sox on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader carved through the top of the White Sox order with ease to pick up his 27th save of the year. Despite some shakiness throughout the year, he's now converted 27 straight save chances since blowing his first opportunity as an Astro on April 2. Hader is currently riding a 9.1-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 3.42 alongside a terrific 84:18 K:BB through 55.1 frames.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 8/14/24 10:59 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader (5-6) struck out three over two scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-inning win over the Rays on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bryan Abreu gave up the tying run in the eighth inning, but Hader was sterling in the ninth and 10th frames to extend his scoreless streak to 8.1 innings. He's allowed just three runs over his last 15.1 innings, all of which came in a single appearance July 29 versus the Pirates. Hader is at a 3.48 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 82:18 K:BB while converting 26 of 27 save chances through 54.1 innings this season.
Josh Hader RP HOU Tue 8/13/24 11:18 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
Hader's now delivered seven straight scoreless appearances (6.1 innings) while improving to 26 of 27 in save chances this year. The left-hander's lowered his ERA to 3.61 with a 0.97 WHIP and 79:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings on the campaign.
Josh Hader RP HOU Sun 8/11/24 12:48 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader earned the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
Hader allowed a leadoff double to Rafael Devers but was able to strand him there to secure his 25th consecutive successful save since blowing his first attempt of the season April 2. That total puts the southpaw in a tie for fourth in the majors with Robert Suarez. On the season, he owns a 3.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 78:18 K:BB across 51.1 innings.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 8/7/24 10:09 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to collect his 24th save of the season Wednesday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Pitching for the third day in a row, Hader needed just 11 pitches to lock down his 24th save of the season. The 30-year-old has has been excellent over his past five appearances, notching four saves while allowing just one hit and three walks over 4.1 scoreless innings. Hader owns a 3.75 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 77:18 K:BB across 50.1 innings this season, converting 24 of 25 save opportunities.
Josh Hader RP HOU Wed 8/7/24 8:56 AM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader walked one in one-third of an inning Tuesday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The Houston closer didn't look like he would be needed as his team cruised into the ninth inning ahead 4-0 and with Framber Valdez hunting for a no-hitter, but a two-out, two-run homer by Corey Seager changed the equation. Hader has been scored upon just once in his last 11 appearances, posting a 2.61 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB through 10.1 innings over that stretch, and his only blown save of the season came back on April 2.
Josh Hader RP HOU Fri 8/2/24 11:46 PM
Josh Hader
RP HOU
Hader picked up a save against the Rays on Friday, allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning..
EDGE Analysis
Hader entered the game with a one-run lead, and the tying runner got on base, but he managed to escape with his 22nd save in his 23rd opportunity this season. Hader now has 10 saves in July and hasn't blown a save since April 2nd. The 30-year-old allowed three runs on Monday, but outside of that, he hasn't allowed a run in his eight other appearances since July 9.