Cade Smith Dominates to Secure Four-Out Save in ALCS Game 3
Cade Smith struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to record the save in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays, retiring all four batters faced on 18 pitches. Tasked with recording the final four outs with a 3-2 lead, Smith bounced back after not pitching in Game 2. He has been dominant despite a heavy workload this postseason, surrendering just one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 13 batters across 8.2 total frames to anchor the Guardians' bullpen.
