Matt Moore pitches a great eight innings and leaves with a three-run lead. What could possibly go wrong?
In Game 4 of the 2016 Division Series against the Cubs, a lot happened in the ninth, namely four runs off the bullpen that ended the Giants' season. On Monday, Moore's exit after allowing three hits was a prelude to Mark Melancon's first save in front of the home crowd.
"Mark's a beast. I'll take him every day," Moore said.
Melancon allowed a leadoff double by A.J. Pollock then retired Arizona's 3-4-5 hitters -- Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Lamb and Yasmany Tomas (who had homered off Moore) - to secure Moore's victory.