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K-Rod takes over 4th on career saves list

Brad Mills / USA TODAY Sports

Francisco Rodriguez has saved the day for the 425th time.

After the Detroit Tigers closer shut the door on the Chicago White Sox with a 5-3 extra-innings win, he passed John Franco for sole possession of fourth on the all-time saves list.

He now sits behind Lee Smith (478), Trevor Hoffman (601), and Mariano Rivera (652).

Team Seasons IP Saves
Angels 7 451 2/3 208
Brewers 5 250 2/3 95
Mets 3 168 83
Tigers 1 51 1/3 39
Orioles 1 22 0

This season, Rodriguez has a 2.81 ERA and 39 saves while striking out 46 batters.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)

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