Andres Munoz Joins Exclusive Group in Mariners History With Latest Save
The 2024 All-Star closer now shares a special achievement with another standout former Mariners closer after his latest performance against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners concluded their opening homestand of the season with a 3-4 record, securing a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Wednesday. All three of their victories (two over the Athletics, one against Detroit) came by a margin of two runs or fewer.
The Mariners’ 2024 All-Star closer was instrumental in sealing each of those wins.
Andres Munoz made three appearances for Seattle during the first week of the season, recording saves in all of them. Over these three outings, he posted a 0.00 ERA and struck out five batters in three innings.
According to postgame notes from Mariners PR, Munoz became the first Seattle pitcher to achieve this feat since former Mariners closer Edwin Diaz (now with the New York Mets) saved his first three appearances in 2018. That season, Diaz made his first All-Star appearance and was named the American League Reliever of the Year.
Munoz needs to notch three saves in his next three outings to match the franchise record, which is currently held by David Aardsma, who accomplished the feat in 2010.
Over the past two seasons, Munoz has posted a sub-3.00 ERA. He finished 2024 with a 2.12 ERA, recording 77 strikeouts in 59.1 innings across 60 appearances. Munoz earned his first All-Star selection in his six-year career.
Andrés Muñoz K'ing the Side. pic.twitter.com/fKOcPgYMdy
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) March 30, 2024
Already considered one of the top relievers in the American League, Munoz will receive additional support in high-leverage situations when right-handers Matt Brash and Troy Taylor return from their respective injuries in the coming weeks.
The Mariners are off on Thursday and will begin a series at the San Francisco Giants on Friday afternoon, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. PT.
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