Jose Mesa of the Pittsburgh Pirates earns his 300th career save in Pittsburgh’s 2 – 0 victory over Houston. Mesa becomes the 19th pitcher in major league history with 300 saves.

On April 27, 2005 — Jose Mesa of the Pittsburgh Pirates earns his 300th career save in Pittsburgh’s 2 – 0 victory over Houston. Mesa becomes the 19th pitcher in major league history with 300 saves.

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