Royals' Kris Bubic: Steps in for save

Bubic picked up the save Sunday against Atlanta, allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout across a scoreless ninth inning.

The Royals opted for Bubic in the ninth inning instead of regular closer Lucas Erceg, resulting in Bubic's first save of 2024. Erceg hasn't pitched since Thursday, though that outing was Erceg's third time pitching in as many days. Bubic should see high-leverage work in the postseason but save opportunities are still expected to go to Erceg.