September 16, 2008 Joel Hanrahan pitched a spotless ninth Tuesday in picking up his ninth save of the season. He struck out two.
Our View:Hanrahan has been struggling lately, so it was good to see him pitch well tonight.
September 11, 2008 Coming into the season,Joel Hanrahan was the Nationals long reliever and didn't expect to see much action. Fast forward to the end of the season and Hanrahan is in the middle of it all as the Nats closer. After closer Chad Cordero was lost for the year and Jon Rauch was traded, Hanrahan was inserted into the ninth inning, according to MLB.com
Our View:In 11 save opportunities, Hanrahan has converted on eight of them. If you are looking for some late season save help, Hanrahan might be an option.
August 27, 2008 Joel Hanrahan picked up his sixth save of the season Wednesday night as the Nationals went on to beat the Dodgers 5-4.
Our View:Hanrahan is now 6-for-7 in save opportunities since taking over the closing role for Washington.
August 26, 2008 Joel Hanrahan allowed a hit and a walk but hung on to pick up his fifth save Tuesday.
Our View:Hanrahan is 5-for-6 in save opportunities since taking over the closer gig. He still walks too many but is able to get away with it most of the time with his ability to get the punchout.
August 21, 2008 Joel Hanrahan notched his fourth save of the season Thursday night, as Washington went on to beat Philidelphia 4-3.
Our View:Hanrahan worked two innings Thursday night giving up no earned runs on two hits.
