ESPN.com · May 29, 2018
After multiple Tommy John surgeries, Jonny Venters gets first save since '11
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jonny Venters recorded his first save since August 22, 2011, striking out the only batter he faced on Monday to close out a 13-inning, 1-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Venters returned to baseball on April 26 after six years and multiple Tommy John surgeries. The 33-year-old left-hander hadn't pitched since the 2012 NL wild-card game.
"It's been a while, but there's always a certain level of excitement when you get that last out," Venters said. "I was glad I was able to get it done. These guys were awesome today. Big win, good win."