Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman is in the middle of what might be the best season of his lengthy career. At 37 years old, the lefty has a 1.04 ERA in 52 innings. He’s converted 26 of 28 save opportunities, ranking him among the best closers in baseball.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Chapman has been successful. He’s pitched in 16 seasons, and apart from his 2022 season with the New York Yankees, has had an ERA below four in each of them. Father Time is undefeated, though, and a fall off has to happen eventually. Fortunately for Red Sox fans, it isn’t happening this season.

On Wednesday night against the Baltimore Orioles, Chapman shut the door once again in a 3-2 win. He struck out the side in the inning, but battled through a 12-pitch at-bat with Coby Mayo before he closed

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