Doolittle gave up a run on a hit and a walk during the ninth inning of Thursday's win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Nats closer was already warming up when the team scored a run in the top of the ninth to extend its lead to 8-4, and manager Dave Martinez elected to stick with Doolittle even without a save situation in play. Overall this year, the southpaw has been a little less dominant than usual, posting a 3.27 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB through 33 innings while converting 17 of 20 save chances.

Doolittle allowed a hit but recorded the final out of Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Marlins to record the save.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals entered the ninth inning with a 7-1 lead but Javy Guerra allowed four batters to reach base prior to being pulled with the bases loaded. While Doolittle allowed a bases-clearing triple to Curtis Granderson -- the first batter he faced -- he wasn't charged with any of the runs and ultimately got J.T. Riddle to strike out to close the game. Doolittle now has 17 saves for the season to go along with a 3.09 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 32 innings.

Doolittle pitched the ninth inning, not allowing a baseunner and striking out one to earn the save Thursday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle entered the contest with a three-run lead and had little trouble earning his 16th save of the season. It was his second save in as many days, and he's now allowed only two baserunners and no earned runs in 3.1 innings since imploding to blow a save opportunity on June 7. He's recorded a 3.23 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 38 strikeouts across 30.2 innings this season.

Doolittle earned his 14th save of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Padres, recording the final out of the contest.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle took the loss Friday after allowing a pair of runs in two-thirds of an inning, but manager Dave Martinez showed no hesitation in calling upon his closer with the Padres attempting to rally. Doolittle has a 3.58 ERA though 27.2 innings.

Doolittle (4-2) allowed two runs on three hits while striking out two batters in two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle came into the game with a one-run lead, but a triple by Eric Hosmer and singles from Josh Naylor and Austin Hedges were enough for the Padres to walk off. Doolittle is now 13-for-16 in save chances. He owns a 3.62 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 28 appearances. Should Doolittle falter again soon, Kyle Barraclough or Trevor Rosenthal may see a save chance.

Doolittle allowed two hits but struck out two while earning a victory against the White Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old held the White Sox off the board despite yielding two hits, and then the Nationals won on a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. Doolittle had a rough couple outings two weeks ago, but since May 28, he's recorded 4.2 scoreless frames. He owns a 3.04 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, which are both a little high for a closer, but Doolittle now has four victories with 33 strikeouts in 26.2 innings. He is also 13-for-15 in save chances.

Doolittle recorded his 13th save of the season, registering two outs, including a strikeout, during a 9-5 victory against the White Sox on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Starting the ninth inning with a four-run lead, the Nationals tried to let Wander Suero post the last three outs. But after he allowed two singles in the first three batters, the Nationals turned to Doolittle with the tying run on deck. Doolittle retired the next two hitters to end the game. The 32-year-old is 13-for-15 in save chances with a 3.16 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 25.2 innings this season.

Doolittle posted a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to earn his 12th save during a 4-1 victory against the Reds on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old had a tough end of May, but he's posted three straight uneventful saves where he struck out five batters and allowed only one hit in three innings since May 28. Doolittle is 12-for-14 in save chances and has 30 strikeouts in 25 innings, which certainly isn't bad, but his other numbers are a little high for a closer. He possesses a 3.24 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 25 appearances this year.

Doolittle fired scoreless ninth inning to earn his 11th save Saturday at Cincinnati. He had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner.

EDGE Analysis

Doolittle looked comfortable with the 5-2 lead as he put down the Reds in order on 15 pitches. The 32-year-old is 11-for-13 in save opportunities and has a 3.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB, with most of that damage coming when he allowed four runs to the Mets last week.

Doolittle allowed a hit and struck out the side in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 10th save of the season in a 5-4 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw had given up runs in three of his prior four appearances, but Doolittle was in peak form Tuesday, fanning Johan Camargo, Ronald Acuna and Freddie Freeman to shut the door. Doolittle now carries a 3.52 ERA and 28:7 K:BB through 23 innings this season.