LOS ANGELES -- In his last two outings, D-backs closer Brad Boxberger has picked up a pair of saves. He didn't pitch a full inning either time.
That's because, in both cases, there was a left-handed hitter leading off the inning and manager Torey Lovullo decided to use lefty Andrew Chafin before turning things over to Boxberger.
Boxberger, who has saved 31 games this year, has fared much better against righties, holding them to a .565 OPS, as opposed to the .838 mark lefties have posted against the right-hander.