Koda Glover secured the final four outs for the Nationals on Sunday. Perez was the rational choice to face Markakis based on handedness, but Baker chose Glover based on matchup history, and Glover handled Markakis by striking him out to end the inning. We’re willing to give it to him as long as he keeps doing the job.”The Nationals have always viewed Glover, an eighth-round pick in 2015, as a future closer. [The Washington Nationals see Koda Glover as a closer. The Nationals are off Monday, so both Kelley and Glover should be available the next time they need someone to close a tight game.

Source: Washington Post May 22, 2017 12:33 UTC