Matt Barnes RP FA Sun 6/6/21 11:44 PM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes (2-1) won Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Yankees, pitching the ninth inning and allowing one run on one hit and two walks with two strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
Pitching for the third consecutive day, Barnes entered for the ninth to protect a 4-3 lead and coughed up a Gleyber Torres RBI double to knot the score and send the game to extras. Boston was able to plate two runs in the 10th to award Barnes the win despite the blown save. It's safe to say Barnes won't pitch for a make-up game at home against Miami tomorrow but he should be good to go for a three-game set against Houston starting Tuesday.
Matt Barnes RP FA Sat 6/5/21 11:26 PM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Brandon Workman walked two batters before Barnes entered the game with two outs in the ninth inning. Barnes retired Kyle Higashioka on five pitches for the save. The right-hander is now 14-for-15 in save chances this year. He's posted a solid 2.49 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 45:5 K:BB across 25.1 innings as Boston's unquestioned closer.
Matt Barnes RP FA Sat 6/5/21 12:29 AM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes struck out three in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Yankees on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes was called on to preserve a three-run lead in the ninth inning Friday, and he was dominant to pick up his 13th save of the year. The right-hander has converted on each of his four save chances across his last five appearances, and he's allowed just one run with nine strikeouts in 4.2 innings during that time.
Matt Barnes RP FA Sat 5/29/21 9:51 PM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes gave up a run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning Saturday to record his 12th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
It's only the fourth time in 23 appearances Barnes has been tagged with a run. The Boston closer has a 2.63 ERA and stellar 41:5 K:BB through 24 innings this season while converting 12 of 13 save chances.
Matt Barnes RP FA Sun 5/23/21 12:28 AM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes earned the save against the Phillies on Saturday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he gave up a hit and a walk while striking out a pair.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes took the ball with a one-run lead in the ninth inning and allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base. However, the right-hander managed to get out of the jam by inducing a fielder's choice groundball off the bat of Bryce Harper and subsequently striking out Rhys Hoskins. Barnes is tied for third in baseball with 11 saves while posting a 2.42 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and superb 40:5 K:BB across 22.1 innings.
Matt Barnes RP FA Fri 5/21/21 4:27 AM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes walked one and struck out three over one inning to earn the save in Thursday's 8-7 come-from-behind win over Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
The Red Sox were down two entering the top of the ninth, but they plated three and gave Barnes a chance to lock down his 10th save in 11 opportunities. He featured his best fastball of the season as measured by velocity, topping out at 98.7 mph and averaging 98.1. His average for the season is 95.8 mph.
Matt Barnes RP FA Mon 5/17/21 1:31 AM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out two in 1.1 innings to take the loss and the blown save against the Angels on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes got the last out in the eighth inning and recorded two outs to begin the ninth inning Sunday, but he gave up a single to Mike Trout before Shohei Ohtani blasted a go-ahead home run that proved to be the difference in the matchup. Barnes has converted on nine of his 10 save chances this year and has posted a 2.66 ERA and 0.54 WHIP in 20.1 innings.
Matt Barnes RP FA Sat 5/15/21 1:41 AM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his ninth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
He fired 10 of 11 pitches for strikes while remaining perfect on the season on save chances. Barnes has been nothing short of outstanding to begin the season, posting a 1.89 ERA and 33:3 K:BB through 19 innings.
Matt Barnes RP FA Sun 5/9/21 10:10 PM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Orioles on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes hadn't pitched since Wednesday, but he remained effective Sunday to pick up his fifth save in his last seven appearances. The right-hander has posted a 2.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 30:3 K:BB in 18 innings across 17 outings to begin the year.
Matt Barnes RP FA Wed 5/5/21 12:22 AM
Matt Barnes
RP FA
Barnes threw 1.2 innings without allowing a baserunner and struck out one to earn the save Tuesday against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes entered the game with the bases loaded and one out in the eighth inning. He quickly escaped that jam, inducing a double play after just two pitches. Barnes then made quick work of the Tigers in the final frame to earn his seventh save of the season. He's been excellent for the vast majority of the campaign, maintaining a 2.25 ERA and 26:3 K:BB across 16 innings.