Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Thu 8/27/20 12:59 AM

Hendriks struck out two in a perfect ninth inning against the Rangers on Wednesday en route to his 10th save of the season.
EDGE Analysis
With that, Hendriks is back in sole possession of the MLB saves lead. The right-hander blew a save in his first appearance of the 2020 season, but he has been unbelievable since with only one run and six hits allowed in his last 15 appearances (15.1 innings), going 10-for-10 in save chances and earning two wins along the way.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Sun 8/23/20 11:17 PM

Hendriks (2-0) pitched a scoreless 10th inning and did not allow a baserunner to earn the win Sunday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Hendriks was called upon to keep the game tied in extra innings. He made quick work of the Angels, retiring the side in order on just 11 pitches. The Athletics scored in the bottom of the inning to record the walk-off win, providing Hendriks with his second victory of the season. He's been strong throughout the campaign, racking up a 21:3 K:BB with a 1.17 ERA and nine saves across 15.1 innings.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Sat 8/22/20 1:27 AM

Hendriks locked down the save against the Angels on Friday after allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
With a two-run lead in the ninth, Hendriks worked around a leadoff single to Anthony Rendon to finish off the win for the A's. The 31-year-old now leads the majors with nine saves on the season to go with a sparkling 1.26 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across 14 appearances.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Thu 8/20/20 8:31 AM

Hendriks earned his eighth save of the season Wednesday against the Diamondbacks after pitching a scoreless ninth, striking out one.
EDGE Analysis
Hendriks has gone 8-for-8 in save opportunities after blowing his first chance of the season, and he has also recorded four straight appearances without allowing a run or a hit. The 31-year-old right-hander is sporting a 0.90 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 10 innings in 10 appearances this month.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Sun 8/16/20 2:49 AM

Hendriks picked up the save against the Giants on Saturday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning and allowing one walk.
EDGE Analysis
Hendriks threw eight of his 12 pitches for strikes, though all four of his balls went to one batter -- Alex Dickerson -- for the closer's third walk of the campaign. Hendriks had little trouble aside from the base on balls, needing only six pitches to retire the other three batters he faced. The right-hander is tied for the MLB lead with seven saves on the campaign and has posted a stellar 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 11 appearances this season.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Sat 8/15/20 10:26 AM

Hendriks earned his sixth save of the season in Friday's game against the Giants, pitching a scoreless inning while striking out the side.
EDGE Analysis
Hendriks came out firing in the bottom of the 10th, as he struck out the side and only needed 13 pitches -- 10 strikes -- to get the job done. This was Hendriks' sixth save in seven opportunities, and he has allowed runs in just two of his 10 appearances out of the bullpen, posting a 14.8 K/9 in 10.1 innings in 2020.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Sat 8/8/20 8:11 PM

Henriks recorded the save Saturday against the Astros after allowing one run on two hits during the ninth inning. He had one strikeout and zero walks.
EDGE Analysis
Kyle Tucker hit a leadoff double and came around to score, but Hendriks was otherwise able to close things out versus Houston. The right-hander has converted five of six save opportunities and carries a 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through 8.1 innings.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Sat 8/8/20 2:40 PM

Hendriks fired a scoreless ninth inning in an extra-innings win over the Astros on Friday, allowing one hit and no walks while recording two strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
The closer filled a different role Friday, as he was asked to preserve a 2-2 tie in the ninth. Hendriks succeeded with relatively minimal trouble, needing just 10 pitches, nine which he threw for strikes, to retire four hitters, and recording swinging strikeouts of Yuli Gurriel and Carlos Correa to open the frame. The 31-year-old has not been scored on in six straight appearances after allowing a game-tying home run to Jason Castro on Opening Night against the Angels, but he still remains without a save on the campaign.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Thu 8/6/20 10:58 PM

Hendriks allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Hendriks was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning. After allowing a single to Shin-Soo Choo to lead off the frame, he quickly rebounded to slam the door shut via a strikeout and double play to earn his fourth save. Hendriks has pitched well to open the campaign, striking out nine across 6.1 innings and allowing just one earned run. He's among the most secure options for saves around the league.

Liam Hendriks
RP BOS
Wed 8/5/20 12:21 AM

Hendriks (1-0) pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out one and earning the win Tuesday versus the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Bob Melvin called on Hendriks with the game tied at one after eight innings. Hendriks did his part, and a walk-off grand slam from Stephen Piscotty gave the reliever his first win of the year. Through 4.1 innings, the right-handed Hendriks has a 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with eight strikeouts.