ST. LOUIS -- It had been more than a year since Koda Glover last recorded a save in a Major League game, a long road marked by injuries and setbacks and countless hours of rehab. With their first three closing options on the disabled list, the Nationals have been forced to turn to Glover in the role, less than a week after he pitched in his first game in the Majors since returning from a season-long DL stint to recover from a shoulder injury.
Glover was tasked with holding a one-run lead in the ninth inning Thursday night at Busch Stadium, a lead built by a strong start from Tanner Roark and three RBIs from Bryce Harper.