Pagan struck out one to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Pagan now has a win or a save in eight straight appearances for the Reds. The 35-year-old has not walked a batter and has struck out 10 in his seven innings pitched through that stretch. Pagan now has a 4.26 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 27 games played this year.