The Marlins were staring down the barrel of losing their fourth game in a row. After Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bass gave up the tying run and loaded the bases with no outs in the eighth inning, Richard Bleier was called upon to keep the game in check against the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Baseball Savant, Miami’s win probability in that moment was just 21%.
Although not traditionally considered a “strikeout” pitcher, Bleier proceeded to punch out the next three batters to keep the score tied at three.
“One pitch at a time really is all you can do,” Bleier said.