Bryan Baker has 5 saves this postseason after 4 in first 5 seasons

Rays hold 3-2 ALCS lead headed home for Game 6

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Bryan Baker had 4 career saves over his first 5 MLB seasons. He has 5 saves in this Postseason alone! https://t.co/ycVe Via @MLB on X

What happened: Baker has closed five games during the 2026 postseason. Tampa Bay takes a 3-2 ALCS lead into Game 6 at home.

Why it matters: He allowed no hits while earning the save in four straight playoff games, a first in MLB history. The run follows 32 straight saves since May 17.

By the numbers: 4 career saves in first five MLB seasons; 5 saves in 2026 postseason; 32 consecutive saves since May 17; 0 hits allowed across four straight playoff saves.

What to watch: Tampa Bay can clinch a World Series berth with a win in Game 6 at home.

Sources

@MLB 2026-10-19T00:35:14.199115+00:00

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