Aroldis Chapman Records 400th Save as Red Sox Complete Sweep of Orioles

On Sunday at Camden Yards, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3–1 to finish a four-game series sweep. Reliever Aroldis Chapman entered the ninth inning with a one-out single, then struck out Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnación-Strand to become the ninth pitcher in major-league history to reach 400 career saves. Eli White supplied the decisive offense with a three-run homer after an error by Gunnar Henderson. Starting pitcher Payton Tolle worked six innings, allowing four hits, no walks and striking out 12 batters.

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Chapman, a left-hander who earned his first save with the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, has logged ten seasons with 30 or more saves, including 33 this season. Over his career he has recorded 24 saves against Baltimore. By joining the 400-save club, he joins Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, Kenley Jansen, Lee Smith, Craig Kimbrel, Francisco Rodríguez, John Franco and Billy Wagner. He now sits alone in ninth place on the all-time list.

Aroldis Chapman Makes MLB History In Red Sox Win Over Orioles

• Final score: Red Sox 3, Orioles 1.

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• Chapman’s 400th save came on a 101 mph strikeout.

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• Payton Tolle struck out 12 batters, allowed one run on four hits and issued no walks.

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• The Red Sox improved to a major-league-best 33-17 record since the All-Star break, tightening their hold on the second American League wild-card spot.

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• The Orioles fell to a six-game losing streak, their longest skid since an eight-game slide in May.

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th save, White HR helps Red Sox beat Orioles 3-1 for 4-game sweep

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy praised the pitching staff’s performance throughout the series and highlighted Chapman’s milestone as a key moment in Boston’s postseason push. Chapman himself described the achievement as a personal goal fulfilled after a challenging stretch in his career. The organization’s official communications noted that Chapman’s 400th save also marked his 33rd save of the season and his 65th over the past two seasons with Boston.

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• “It means a lot to me,” — Aroldis Chapman

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• “I’m blessed to be along for the ride to be honest with you,” — Chad Tracy, sox interim manager

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• “We wanted to kind of bury these guys, especially after that — whatever that dude was trying to do last night,” — Sonny Gray

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• “You know what it was, I think everybody knows what it was,” — Isiah Kiner-Falefa

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Chapman’s entry into the 400-save club reinforces Boston’s reputation for having the most members of the exclusive group on a single roster, a distinction shared with former Red Sox closers Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel, Billy Wagner and Lee Smith. The milestone coincides with a strong second half of the season, positioning the Red Sox within striking distance of the American League wild-card and providing a morale boost as the team heads into the final weeks of the regular schedule.

Aroldis Chapman Makes MLB History In Red Sox Win Over Orioles

Following the sweep, Boston opens a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Monday, with the Labor Day matinee slated for a 1:35 p.m. start. The outcome of that series will influence the Red Sox’s pursuit of a postseason berth.

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