What It Means:

Melancon was called on in the top of the ninth inning after Jared Hughes had allowed two baserunners. Melancon gave up a run on a DJ LeMahieu sacrifice fly, but that run was charged to Hughes and the Pittsburgh closer induced a game-ending flyout from Ryan Raburn moments later. Melancon has a 2.33 ERA in 19 1/3 innings this season, and he's 15-for-16 in save opportunities.

Despite the low ERA, Melancon owns a much higher 4.23 xFIP and his 19.0 strikeout percentage would be a new career worst. However, our models currently project him to record a 2.23 ERA, a 22.3 strikeout percentage, and 26 saves over the remaining course of the season.