Josh Hader Converts 26th Consecutive Save Opportunity for Astros

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader pitched a clean ninth inning to earn his 26th save of the season in a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Hader allowed just one hit while throwing 10 of 13 pitches for strikes, remaining a perfect 26-for-26 on save chances this year. The 32-year-old left-hander holds a dominant 0.85 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, and 55:11 K:BB ratio over 42.1 innings pitched for Houston.