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Melancon allowed two hits but didn't yield a run during the ninth inning to record his 11th save in a 3-1 victory against the Phillies on Wednesday.

The veteran closer is a perfect 10-for-10 in save chances since receiving his first with Atlanta on Aug. 13. There have been plenty of opportunities as well with the Braves winning 11 of the last 13. Melancon is 5-2 with 11 saves, 3.92 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 62 innings with the Giants and Braves this season.

Hudson (15-7) was charged with the loss against the Rockies on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out seven across six innings.

Despite the loss, Hudson turned in a quality start at homer-happy Coors Field, although his five free passes allowed tied a season high. The right-hander held the Rockies to one run until the fifth inning, when Ian Desmond took him deep with a solo homer. The long ball was just the second given up by Hudson over his last 45 innings pitched. The 24-year-old will look to remain in the win column as he brings a 3.38 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 121:75 into a Monday matchup against the Nationals.

Suter (2-0) earned the win Wednesday at Miami after allowing one hit over three scoreless innings. He struck out two and walked none.

The quick-working lefty made quick work of the Marlins' order, needing only 35 pitches to work through the three frames. Suter joined the big-league roster at the start of September -- only 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery -- and has given up only one run on five hits with seven strikeouts and zero walks over his first 9.1 innings.

Hader had three strikeouts and gave up one hit during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Wednesday at Miami.

Hader gave up a weak two-out single but still only needed 15 pitches to get his three strikeouts. The left-hander has been on an impressive run of late, with an 18:1 K:BB and only three hits allowed in his last eight outings (10.1 innings).

Kimbrel (elbow) is playing catch Wednesday but doesn't have a bullpen session planned, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

It was reported Tuesday that Kimbrel wouldn't be activated when first eligible Thursday, and there remains no real clarity on his return timeline. The 31-year-old will need be cleared to throw off a mound before the timeline will come into focus.

Smith (back) will resume throwing Thursday and if all goes well could pitch this weekend against the Marlins, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Smith hasn't pitched since Saturday as he battles a bout of back inflammation, but it looks as though he's nearing his return. The left-hander figures to receive a status update after Thursday's throwing session.

Gsellman (triceps) said he felt great after long-tossing from 100 feet Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

He remains on track to try to return before the end of the season. Even if he makes it back, he would likely return in a low-leverage role.

Coonrod surrendered two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Pittsburgh.

Coonrod entered the eighth inning with a five-run lead, but the righty's struggles helped contribute to the Pirates getting back into the game. The 26-year-old has pitched relatively well for the Giants this season, posting a 3.22 ERA despite carrying an ugly 1.4 K/BB ratio through 22.1 innings. The timing of Coonrod's rough outing couldn't have been worse, as closer Will Smith (back) was unavailable, and it was rookie Shaun Anderson who came in to clean up the mess created for his first career save. The latter figures to see any additional save chances until Smith is ready to return, while Coonrod projects to stick in middle relief.

Wilson allowed two hits and a walk with one strikeout during a four-out save to secure a 3-2 victory against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

The Diamondbacks had the tying run at third base with one out in the ninth, but Wilson left him stranded at third. Things were certainly interesting in this one, and Wilson allowed two runs in his last outing. However, he owns a 1.50 ERA over the last month. Wilson is 4-1 with two saves, nine holds, a 2.38 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 34 innings this season.

Bolanos did not factor into the decision against the Cubs on Tuesday, pitching five innings and giving up five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five.

Bolanos struggled in his first home start, allowing a pair of two-run homers and a run-scoring single while walking four batters. The outing was a step down from his major-league debut, when Bolanos hurled a quality start by allowing only two runs in six innings. Despite the less-than-stellar outing the 23-year-old figures to get another start in San Diego's six-man rotation, with his next appearance scheduled to come in Milwaukee on Monday.