Kenley Jansen made history last season with the Boston Red Sox when the closer recorded his 400th career save to become part of an exclusive group.
And the veteran right-hander made a little bit more history Wednesday as he continues to move up the all-time saves list.
Jansen secured a 1-0 road win for the Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics to notch the 422nd save of his career. It didn’t come easy, though, with Jansen getting himself into a jam by putting the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the ninth.
But Jansen came away unscathed, punching out Ryan Noda to end the threat and the game. And as a result, Jansen is now tied for sixth all time in saves with Billy Wagner.
