Joba Chamberlain may be getting the most headlines right now, but Mariano Rivera has been utterly dominant. In nine innings pitched, Rivera has allowed exactly four base runners. He's given up four hits and walked nobody, while striking out eight. He also has yet to allow a run.
Chamberlain has been excellent as well (one earned run on six hits and three walks in eight innings), but it's the combo that is truly impressive.
Comments (3)
Best 1-2 punch in the game right now.
Funny how good things look after a mini 3 game win streak...!
Keep it up... make it 8 or 9 out of 10 and they'll be in good shape.
I think Hughes will step it up tonight... just an opinion... 7 strong, then Ohlendorf and then Joba or Mariano to close.
DOC
A year ago there were a lot of Nervous Nellies worrying Mariano Rivera was finished after he had a 10.74 ERA in April. If you can call a closer the greatest player/athlete ever, then Mariano Rivera is the best ever.