September 11, 2024
Beeks earned the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins, allowing one hit in one-third of an inning.
ANALYSISAfter
Aroldis Chapman pitched in Tuesday's contest,
David Bednar was initially called upon to close out a 3-0 lead Wednesday. However, the Pirates would turn to Beeks with two outs in the ninth to face the left-handed
Kyle Stowers after Bednar gave up a run on a pair of hits. Beeks would allow an infield hit to Stowers that loaded the bases before inducing a flyout from
Xavier Edwards to close out a two-run victory. It's the 10th save of the year for the 31-year-old Beeks, his first since joining the Pirates from the Rockies at the trade deadline. Beeks has pitched well for Pittsburgh, posting a 2.30 ERA across 15.2 innings, though he's still likely behind Chapman, Bednar and
Dennis Santana in the Pirates' bullpen hierarchy.