A 39-year-old Fernando Rodney saved 17 games for the Padres in less than half a season to become an All-Star for the second time in his career. Two arrived on this date — May 11 — in 2016 as he became the first San Diego closer to save both games of a doubleheader.
The team Rodney held at bay was just as noteworthy.
The Chicago Cubs, on their way to their first World Series title in 108 years, entered the day with a major league-best 25-6 record and hadn’t lost two games in a row all year.