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Rivera Blows Third Straight Save For First Time In Career

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 3:11 pm
by RealGM Wiretap

Mariano Rivera gave up home runs to Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez in the ninth inning on Sunday, blowing his third straight save for the New York Yankees.


Rivera has a record 643 saves, but had never failed three in a row in 1,087 relief appearances coming into Sunday's game.


"At least it's the first time, you know what I mean?" Rivera said. "I just try to go out there and do my job. The last three opportunities, I haven't done it. So we have to continue battling and get better. Have to keep working and eventually it will happen."


Rivera has a 2.44 ERA and 35 saves in 2013, his final season.

Via Associated Press