Smith earned a ninth-inning save against the Dodgers on Friday, allowing one run on one hit and a walk while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

Smith came into the ninth inning tasked with protecting a 5-3 lead. It took him 20 pitches, but he got it done. Smith started off strong by striking out Cody Bellinger, then causing David Freese to pop out. The left-hander faltered by giving up a solo home run to A.J. Pollock and a walk to Russell Martin. Luckily, he sent his namesake Will Smith down on strikes to finish things off for good. Smith has racked up 32 saves across 58 appearances this season with a 3.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 87:19 K:BB.

Smith struck out three and walked two across 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Smith entered the game in the eighth inning and stranded the tying run at third base by striking out Paul Goldschmidt. He surrendered two walks in the ninth frame but ultimately recovered to earn his 31st save of the season. He's been one of the more consistent closers throughout the campaign, maintaining a 2.90 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 85 strikeouts across 59 frames.

Smith allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save over Oakland on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Smith's first save since Aug. 13 and his first chance since Aug. 16. He failed to record a strikeout but worked past a two-out double by Josh Phegley. Smith is now 30-for-34 in save opportunities with a 2.70 ERA.

Smith (5-0) earned the win and a blown save against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits with three strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Smith came into the 10th inning with a 9-7 lead and gave up home runs to Wilmer Flores and Nick Ahmed to blow the save opportunity and even the score, 9-9. Mike Yastrzemski then homered in the 11th to give the Giants a 10-9 lead. Smith returned in the bottom of the frame, allowing a leadoff single to Ketel Marte before striking out David Peralta. The left-hander was then pulled so righty Trevor Gott could face Christian Walker. Smith Has converted 29 saves in 33 chances this year, and has recorded both a blown save and a win on four occasions.

Smith picked up the save against the Athletics on Tuesday, giving up one earned run on three hits in the ninth inning before closing out the Giants' 3-2 victory. He struck out three and walked one.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't smooth sailing, as Smith gave up three hits and walked in a run while trying to protect a 3-1 lead, but he was able to work out of the jam by striking out Mark Canha to end the game and pick up his 29th save of the season. This wasn't his finest outing, but Smith is still in the midst of a standout campaign as the closer for the Giants, as he boasts a 2.55 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP and a 76:15 K:BB over 53 innings.

Smith (4-0) blew the save but was credited with the win against Philadelphia on Sunday, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings and allowing no hits and two walks while striking out one batter.

EDGE Analysis

Smith entered the game in a sticky situation in the eighth inning, inheriting runners on second and third base with only one out in a one-run game. Despite the blown save, he did well to limit Philadelphia to a single run on a sacrifice fly before intentionally walking Cesar Hernandez and getting Brad Miller to ground out to end the threat. Smith was then allowed to stay in the game for his first major-league at-bat in the bottom of the inning and delivered a two-run single, helping his own cause as he came away with the victory. The 30-year-old now boasts a 2.42 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 73:14 K:BB in 52 innings this season.

Smith allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Smith didn't make things easy on himself as he issued a two-out walk to put the tying run on base, but he was able to strike out Corey Dickerson to close out the contest. The veteran left-hander is 28-for-30 in save opportunities and has a 2.50 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 72:12 K:BB over 50.1 innings.

Smith gave up two hits and struck out three over an inning en route to his 27th save in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Smith allowed a pair of baserunners to get on base, but he was able to punch his way out of trouble with his sixth three-strikeout outing of the season. The 29-year-old hit a bit of a rough patch in July (3.86 ERA), bringing his minuscule ERA back down to earth at 2.61, which is identical to his 2.61 FIP. Even after a reversion to the mean, Smith remains one of the league's top closers with 27 saves to go along with plus ratios.

Smith struck out one batter and allowed two runs on two hits in one inning against the Padres on Sunday but held on to pick up the save.

EDGE Analysis

Fortunately, Smith entered with a three-run cushion, rendering Wil Myers' two-run blast inconsequential to the Giants' playoff push. Though the team's recent run of success has cooled off trade rumors a bit, the possibility of Smith switching teams remains as Wednesday's trade deadline approaches. The 30-year-old is one of the most sought-after relievers on the market, as he has converted 26 of 28 save opportunities while posting a 2.72 ERA and 0.91 WHIP along with a 66:11 K:BB in 46.1 innings this season.

Smith allowed one hit in his one inning of work Friday, closing out a 2-1 extra-inning win over the Padres for his 25th save of the season.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants claimed the lead with a Pablo Sandoval solo shot, and Smith made that stand up as the game-winning hit. Smith has excellent ratios -- 2.38 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 65:11 K:BB across 45.1 innings this season. With the Giants continuing to pile up wins recently, it's becoming more likely they'll hold onto their All-Star closer at the trade deadline.