Aroldis Chapman records 400th career save in Boston Red Sox victory

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Aroldis Chapman records 400th career save in Boston Red Sox victory
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman recorded the 400th save of his career on Sunday during a 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 38-year-old left-hander secured the final out with a 101 mph strikeout to reach the milestone. He becomes the ninth pitcher in MLB history to reach this total, joining a group that includes Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, and Kenley Jansen. Signed by the Red Sox before the 2025 season, Chapman has recorded 33 saves this year while maintaining significant velocity. The team currently holds a 79-65 record and sits in the second American League Wild Card position. Boston begins a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday as they push for a playoff spot with 18 games remaining in the regular season.

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  • Aroldis Chapman recorded his 400th career save during a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
  • The 38-year-old is the ninth pitcher in MLB history to reach the 400-save milestone.
  • Chapman has 33 saves and 65 strikeouts in 48.2 innings this season.
  • The Red Sox hold a six-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians for the second Wild Card spot.
  • Boston hosts the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series beginning Monday.
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Chapman etched his name into MLB history on Sunday.

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