Unveiling MLB’s Ultimate Closer: The Untold Stories Behind the Most Saves in History
While this would be the defining postseason moment for a lot of pitchers, Lidge didn’t let it break him. He put together a season for the ages just three years later. Lidge was a perfect 41 for 41 in save opportunities that year and saved seven more games in the playoffs while allowing just one run in 9.1 innings for the Phillies. He got the save in the World Series-clinching Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays, striking out Eric Hinske to end the season as a champion.
T-1. 7 – Troy Percival, Anaheim Angels (2002)
Percival was a good reliever for a long time, but 2002 was his best season. He saved 40 games and had a 1.92 ERA.


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