Last year, the Royals blew 39 of their 59 save chances.

Hoffman has converted 400 of 450 save chances in his career.

He had converted all 12 of his career save chances against the Yankees until tonight.

Rivera has had only two save chances this season.

There aren't likely to be many save chances for Franco to blow in '94.

There were concerns about him early last season, when he was good on just 6 of his first 10 save chances.

"It's tough, but you can do nothing about it," said Rivera, who had converted his previous 15 save chances.

He converted 22 of 26 save chances, but never felt that the job was his alone.

Or tell Rivera, who has botched three straight save chances against the team that went on to win the championship last season.

Henke, however, is still perfect in 25 save chances, a major league record.