PHOENIX • With two wins and 40 saves, closer Trevor Rosenthal has had a hand in more than half of the Cardinals’ 81 victories.
“That’s pretty crazy,” said Rosenthal, who is only the second Cardinals reliever to have multiple 40-save seasons. Lee Smith had three from 1991-93.
“Being a part of a team that wins this much is the biggest thing," said Rosenthal. "That definitely makes a difference.”
If Rosenthal doesn't get save No. 41 on Thursday night, it won't come for a while. He will miss the club's weekend series in San Francisco.