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Jeff Reardon becomes the first pitcher to save 40 games in both leagues

ByThis Day in Baseball September 17, 1988September 7, 2021

1988 – Pitching the 9th inning for his 40th save, Jeff Reardon becomes the first pitcher to save 40 games in both leagues as the Twins defeat the White Sox, 3 – 1. The Dalton, Massachusetts native also saved 42 games for the Expos in 1985.

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Day: September 17, 1988

Jeff Reardon becomes the first pitcher to save 40 games in both leagues

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