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MLB·ANALYSIS·October 3, 2026 04:30 PM ET

Grant Taylor opens postseason with 2 saves and 11 strikeouts

Four hits allowed over 6 1/3 scoreless innings

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Grant Taylor in 2 #Postseason games out of the bullpen 😤 6.1 IP 4 H 0 ER 11 K 2 SV https://t.co/WoE57i1rLQ Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Grant Taylor has worked in save situations both times out of the bullpen this postseason, and he has not been charged with an earned run in either appearance. He has limited opponents to four hits over 19 outs while finishing both games.

Why it matters: Postseason bullpens tighten fast, and two converted saves give a club a credible late-game option early in the bracket. The strikeout volume matters because it reduces the need for balls in play when one swing can flip a postseason game.

By the numbers: Taylor has recorded 19 outs in the postseason, and 11 of them have come by strikeout, meaning 57.9% of his outs were Ks. His line translates to 15.6 strikeouts and 5.7 hits allowed per nine innings, with saves in both appearances.

What to watch: Watch whether Taylor stays in straight save spots or keeps drawing multi-inning leverage work as the postseason moves on. His next outing should show whether this is the bullpen's October template.

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