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Yankees: Aroldis Chapman’s worst blown saves ever

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after the third out against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 12, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after the third out against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 12, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
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Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2. Game 7, 2016 World Series

OK, fine, pre-second-Yankees-stint, but we would’ve been filleted if we hadn’t included this.

Chapman, paralyzed from overuse, nearly blew an entire World Series during his rental stint in Chicago! 1.1 innings pitched, two of his own earned runs, and a game-tying shot to freaking Rajai Davis!

While Yankee fans believe Chapman is typically worse when he gets more time off, Joe Maddon proved you can also burn out the closer with repetitive use in a short span of time. We’re used to his typical usage patterns by now. Imagine if Aaron Boone had used his closer in Games 2 and 3 of a World Series, then come back to him for 2.2 innings, 1.1 innings, and another 1.1 in Games 5-7? You’d lose your mind.

Without a rain delay and the real “save” from Jason Heyward, Chapman would be the most hated man in Chicago, seeing as this Cubbies core still hasn’t won another one. Unbelievable.

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