PT TODAY: Tazawa edges into closer chair

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Red Sox | Junichi Tazawa records consecutive saves
Boston Red Sox RP Junichi Tazawa looks to be the closer after recording his second save in as many nights Thursday, Aug. 20. Tazawa has allowed runs in six of his last 15 appearances, but his saves on consecutive nights indicate he might have turned a corner. He has needed only 25 pitches (18 strikes) to get six consecutive outs.  Source: MassLive.com - Ron Chimelis
 
BHQ take: So now the tide of saves has turned in BOS, and it could still revert back again. There is not much statistical difference between Tazawa and Jean Machi over recent weeks, other than...

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