On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-2, and in the process, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen reached a milestone in his career. With his 400th career save, Jansen became the seventh pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach that mark.
The Red Sox got off to a fast start in the game, scoring three runs in the first inning. They added two more in the fourth inning to take a 5-0 lead. The Braves responded with two runs in the bottom of the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Jansen entered the game in the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead and quickly retired the side in order. With his 400th career save, Jansen joined an elite group of pitchers that includes Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, Francisco Rodriguez, Lee Smith, John Franco, and Joe Nathan.
Jansen has been a reliable closer for the Red Sox since he joined the team in 2019. He has recorded at least 30 saves in each of his three seasons with the team and has been a key contributor to their success. He has also been named an All-Star twice during his time with the Red Sox.
The milestone save was a special moment for Jansen and the Red Sox. It was a testament to his hard work and dedication over the years and a reminder of just how far he has come in his career. Jansen is now one of only seven pitchers in MLB history to reach 400 career saves and is sure to be remembered as one of the great closers of all time.
