Yovanny Cruz struck out two in a perfect ninth to earn his first save in the Dominican Winter League on Friday.

Cruz has retired all nine batters he’s faced since joining the Gigantes, striking out six of them. The 27-year-old was a little disappointing after joining the Nationals in the Luis García Jr. trade with the Yankees, posting a 6.75 ERA in 13 relief appearances, but he has the arm to contribute as at least a setup man.