Ziegler sets saves record for D-backs

With his save Sunday in Chicago against the MLB-leading Cubs, D-backs’ closer Brad Ziegler set a new franchise-record in consecutive saves.

The right-hander only walked one batter while locking down a much-needed 3-2 win for the D-backs, who are 25-34 following Sunday’s win.

Ziegler’s sitting at 39 consecutive-saves, going 11-11 in saves this season, and taking over a record once held by J.J. Putz.

Putz, who works for the D-backs as a special assistant to the president and CEO of the ballclub, is second all-time in both consecutive-saves with 28 and single-season saves with 45 back in 2011.

The record for most saves in a single season for the D-backs belongs to Jose Valverde, who strung together 47 throughout the 2007 season.

Although Valverde holds the single-season saves record, the most consecutive he put together was 24, which he did in the 2010 season.

Following Sunday’s game, Ziegler’s ERA dropped to a 3.00 through 24 innings with 14 strikeouts.

His next save could come Monday night when the D-backs open up a four-game home-stand against the Tampa Bay Rays, who currently sit dead last in the AL-East.

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