Kimbrel allowed a hit, plunked a batter and struck out two while picking up the save Monday against the Pirates.
It was an unpleasant Opening Day performance for the veteran closer. Kimbrel worked his way into a full count before surrendering a well-hit double to the first batter he faced. The 28-year-old struggled with his breaking ball and needed 22 pitches to get three outs. Regardless, Kimbrel successfully completed the job and got his wheels rolling on the 2017 campaign.