Its been a tough start for top closer Jose Valverde, but today he finally got his first save. It took 6 appearances and a blown save to get it.

While his WHIP has been OK, he's been pounded for 3 runs in 5 innings before today's save. There was an issue of a sore back, but you never know how true that is. Either way, its not an issue anymore.

Today's save wasn't the best. He committed an error, give up a hit and walked a batter before striking out Loney and Martin to end the game.