Raidel Martínez notches 23rd save as Yomiuri Giants extend dominance

Cuban closer Raidel Martínez secured his 23rd save of the season to propel the Yomiuri Giants to victory. The outing underscored his role as the league’s most dependable bullpen weapon, extending a streak that has defined the Giants’ late-game success. Martínez worked the ninth inning cleanly, striking out two and inducing a groundout to strand the tying run on third.