Boston Red Sox: 3 clutch performers in Game 65 win over White Sox

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 09: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox looks to the sky after hitting a two run homer at the top of the fifth inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on June 9, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

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The perfect ending

We wouldn’t be talking about clutch performances following Saturday afternoon’s 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox if it wasn’t for Craig Kimbrel.

The Boston Red Sox closer recorded his 20^th save of the season to preserve the team’s 44^th win of the season.

That is what a closer is supposed to do right?

Well yeah, but it is the way Kimbrel has been doing it as of late. The perfect ninth inning marked his 11^th straight save in as many chances. In striking out two in recording the three outs, the 30-year-old reliever is showing that dominance that makes him an opposing force on the mound.

With a 2.00 ERA, the man is simply giving Alex Cora and the Red Sox that reliable, dominant closer who finishes out games with consistency, especially with a two-run lead.

Hopefully, he can continue his dominance in the late innings down the stretch and into the postseason.

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