NPB Central League: Tigers 7 vs 3 Swallows
Rafael Dolis showed ultimate pitch efficiency on August 1st, needing just three pitches to record two quick outs and secure his 19th save of the season against the Swallows. Entering the 9th inning to slam the door, the Tigers’ elite closer retired both batters he faced in lightning speed without giving up a single runner or hit. By clinching his 19th save (2W-2L-19S) in back-to-back games and lowering his season ERA to an untouchable 1.25, Dolis once again proved to be an unstoppable shutdown force at the back of Hanshin’s bullpen.
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