Josh Hader records 250th career save in Houston Astros victory

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader reached 250 career regular-season saves on Friday during a 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hader is currently 23-for-23 in save opportunities this season while maintaining a 0.70 ERA across 39 appearances. The left-hander returned this season following a two-month stint on the injured list for biceps tendinitis. His performance has contributed to a notable turnaround for the Houston bullpen, which has maintained the second-lowest ERA in the majors since early June. Hader noted that his recent success stems from trusting his routine and focusing on attacking the strike zone. He remains in the third year of a five-year, $95 million contract with the club.

• 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Hader reaches 250 career saves while authoring a historic season for Houston Astros