CHICAGO -- It wasn't without drama, but new Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel did his job in nailing down his first save on his very first day on the job at Wrigley Field. Kimbrel got the first two outs in the ninth inning Thursday before giving up a double and 4-pitch walk before inducing Freddie Freeman to ground out and preserve a 9-7 Cubs win over the Atlanta Braves.
"It was awesome," an understated Kimbrel said after the game. "As a competitor you always want to be in this spot.