Doolittle allowed an earned run on three hits in the ninth inning but escaped with a save in a 4-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a shaky showing by the former A's closer, but Doolittle was ultimately able to improve to 13-for-13 in save chances with his new team. It's somewhat concerning that he's given up five hits in his last two innings (with no strikeouts), but as long as he's slamming the door and racking up saves, owners need not panic.

Doolittle struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to collect his 15th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty's now reeled off 12 straight scoreless appearances and converted 12 straight save chances, locking down the back end of a Nats bullpen that looked like the team's Achilles heel through the early part of the season. Doolittle has a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 9.6 K/9 since being traded from Oakland, and there's no reason to think he's going to stumble any time soon.

Doolittle struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Sunday to record his 14th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

He's now 11-for-11 in save chances since joining the Nats. and Doolittle's 2.40 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 15 innings are impressive as well. He could see a slightly lighter workload in September as the team prepares for the postseason, but the lefty should still be a dependable source of saves down the stretch.

Doolittle picked up his 13th save of the season and 10th since joining the Nationals on Thursday, firing a clean frame with two strikeouts to finish off the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle continues to be a revelation in the back end of the Nationals' bullpen as his 10 saves give him the team lead over Koda Glover despite having just joined the team in mid-July. The southpaw has fired seven scoreless innings with just five base runners allowed in August. With each dominant outing, Doolittle continues to further entrench himself as the Nationals' clear answer in save situations.

Doolittle struck out one in a spotless inning of work to earn his 12th save of the season Tuesday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle was dominant in this one, throwing nine of 11 pitches for strikes while retiring the side in order. He has been lights out over his last nine outings, completing nine scoreless innings in that span while allowing just six baserunners and converting all seven of his save opportunities.

Doolittle pitched a perfect inning while striking out two to notch his eighth save Saturday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle was protecting a one-run lead and closed out the contest with ease. He's been perfect in eight save opportunities with the Nats, and he's become a solid option for fantasy owners.

Doolittle pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 10th save of the season -- seventh with Washington -- during Thursday's win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle has secured all seven save opportunities he's received since joining the Nationals, and he's only allowed a single run in those spots. He had a rough outing in a non-save situation, and the lefty's 3.45 ERA isn't a high-end mark, but everything looks to be clicking since he joined Washington. Doolittle projects to provide excellent numbers moving forward.

Doolittle worked around a hit with one strikeout in a scoreless inning to earn his ninth save of the season Monday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle allowed a leadoff single but retired the next three men he faced to nail down a one-run victory. He has now tossed five consecutive scoreless innings, racking up four saves during that time. Though Doolittle looked a bit shaky early on in his Nats career, he has settled in as a reliable closer for a club that has been searching for one all season.

Doolittle gave up one hit in a scoreless inning against the Cubs on Friday en route to his eighth save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing a leadoff single to Jason Heyward, Doolittle struck out Javier Baez and then got Ian Happ to ground into a game-ending double play. Deadline acquisition Brandon Kintzler recorded the final two outs of the seventh and Ryan Madson worked the eighth. Based on manager Dusty Baker's usage of his revamped bullpen, it seems clear that Doolittle is the preferred closing option.

Doolittle allowed a single hit during a scoreless ninth inning to collect his ninth save of the season -- fourth as a National -- during Monday's win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle has converted each of his four save opportunities with the Nationals and appears to be the interim closer. There is potential for the lefty to take the job and run with it, but it's also worth noting that Washington has options with Ryan Madson and Brandon Kintzler also in the fold. Still, as long as Doolittle is receiving ninth-inning duties, he's a must-own fantasy asset.