It hasn’t been especially smooth, but six times this season closer Tony Watson has done the job required to claim the coveted save for the Pirates. He is 6 for 6 on save chances this season, and 21 for 24 since taking over for Mark Melancon last season, and currently ranks second in the National League in saves behind Chicago Cubs closer Greg Holland, who has nine.
Watson hasn’t made it easy on himself, and his defense hasn’t been entirely helpful behind him. In eight innings so far this season, Watson has given up only one run but has a WHIP of 1.