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Joe Jimenez has been the Detroit Tigers’ closer of the future for a few years now. On Saturday, he was their closer of the present. Jimenez worked a quick 1-2-3 ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays for his first career save, helping the Tigers win their fourth game in a row.
Congrats to @JAJimenez27 on his first Major League save! #DetroitSummers pic.twitter.com/Kr6Hzz8dxZ
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 2, 2018
Though he didn’t record a strikeout, Jimenez put together the most stress-free save you will ever see. He went to a 3-2 count against Kevin Pillar, but induced a weak pop-up for the first out. Former Tigers prospect Devon Travis grounded out weakly to the right side — notice Jimenez alertly getting off the mound to cover first! — and Aledmys Diaz rolled over on a slider down-and-away for an easy 5-3 putout to end the game.
Thank you God! Got my first MLB save. Can’t be more grateful to have my teammates and the fans for making it special! Great team win!!! #RallyGoose #KeepFlying ✈️✈️ pic.twitter.com/ijtKhRcntJ
— Joe Jiménez (@JAJimenez27) June 3, 2018
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