 He was 1-2 with a 1.42 ERA in 47 and 1/3 innings (50 appearances), and he also recorded 19 saves, tied for the club lead with Mahara, who returned at the end of the season.The big American also vanquished his playoff demons as he pitched in six total playoff games, giving up one run in seven and 1/3 innings, with two walks and 11 strikeouts.He made five appearances in the 2011 Japan Series against the Chunichi Dragons, giving up no runs and striking out 10.