Will Smith RP FA Sun 6/6/21 5:19 PM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith gave up a solo home run and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
The southpaw was taken deep by Albert Pujols in the ninth inning, but he was able to close out the contest. Smith has given up a run in two of his three appearances in June. He's now a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances despite a somewhat shaky 4.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB across 23 innings. He entered Sunday with a 2.04 FIP, so it's fair to say he's had some bad luck, It hasn't resulted in any risk to Smith's grip on the closer job.
Will Smith RP FA Sun 6/6/21 12:05 AM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith racked up three strikeouts in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith threw 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes to close out the victory. The 31-year-old gave up a run Thursday in a non-save situation, but has now recorded scoreless innings in four of his last five outings. The closer has a 4.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 32:8 K:BB and 10 saves in 22 innings this year.
Will Smith RP FA Mon 5/31/21 8:49 PM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Monday's 5-3 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
After a so-so start from Charlie Morton, Atlanta's bullpen allowed just one hit over the last four innings of the game. Smith was able to close it out, and he remains a perfect 9-for-9 in save opportunities. He's had some shaky moments this year with a 1-4 record, 4.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB through 22 appearances.
Will Smith RP FA Wed 5/26/21 9:53 AM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith picked up the save Tuesday against the Red Sox after tossing a scoreless inning, fanning two.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is now 8-for-8 in save opportunities, though this was the first one he picked up since May 6. The 31-year-old might have a 5.00 ERA across 10 appearances this month, but he also owns an 11.0 K/9 in that span.
Will Smith RP FA Thu 5/20/21 12:55 AM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith (1-4) pitched a perfect ninth inning and struck out two to earn the win Wednesday versus the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Smith kept the game tied at 4-4 in the top of the ninth inning, and Ronald Acuna hit a walkoff home run in the bottom half of the frame. The 31-year-old Smith has now gone six outings without a save, although that's more from a lack of close games in Atlanta's favor recently. The closer has a 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 24:8 K:BB and seven saves in 18 innings this year.
Will Smith RP FA Wed 5/19/21 9:49 AM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith (0-4) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Mets after giving up one run on two hits while fanning two across one inning.
EDGE Analysis
Smith pitched the ninth inning in a 3-3 game, but he allowed the game-winning run on a homer from Tomas Nido. Smith has gone 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season, but he hasn't pitched in such a situation since May 6 -- he owns an 0-2 record with an 11.25 ERA since then, giving up five runs on nine hits while posting a 5:1 K:BB across four innings since then.
Will Smith RP FA Thu 5/13/21 6:35 PM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith (0-3) allowed four runs on five hits and no walks in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had been dominant in his last six appearances, as he converted on all four of his save chances and allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five in six scoreless innings. However, he entered Thursday's contest in the ninth inning with the game tied at four runs and gave up three singles and two doubles to put him in line for the loss. While Smith's rough outing was discouraging, he still has good job security as Atlanta's closer if he can return to form in the near future.
Will Smith RP FA Fri 5/7/21 4:03 AM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith notched his seventh save of the season Thursday against the Nationals after pitching a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
Smith allowed a double to Ryan Zimmerman to begin the ninth inning, but he settled down quickly and retired Trea Turner, Yadiel Hernandez and Josh Harrison to close things out. Smith has now gone 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season and has not allowed a run in any of his last five appearances.
Will Smith RP FA Thu 5/6/21 2:00 AM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith worked a perfect ninth inning to record his sixth save of the season in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty needed only 12 pitches (eight strikes) to breeze through a trio of Nats that included Juan Soto and Trea Turner. Smith has yet to blow a save this season, and he sports a 3.00 ERA and 16:7 K:BB through 12 innings.
Will Smith RP FA Mon 4/26/21 11:57 PM
Will Smith
RP FA
Smith walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his fifth save of the season in an 8-7 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran southpaw continues to battle his control and has now walked seven batters in 10 innings, but he's only given up five hits and has fanned 15, helping to limit the damage. Smith is a perfect 5-for-5 on save chances to begin the season with a 3.60 ERA.