Bryan Baker Locks Down 34th Consecutive Save to Put Rays Near World Series

Bryan Baker earned his 34th consecutive save dating back to mid-May, working past a leadoff walk to retire the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning of a 3-1 victory. The win gives the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 series lead in the ALCS, putting them one win away from the franchise's third World Series appearance. Baker has developed into a lockdown closer since joining the Rays, starkly contrasting his time as an erratic middle reliever for the Baltimore Orioles before being traded in July 2025.