He struck out the first batter ( Maier ) but his curveball was a 57 footer and got by Maldonado .
Axford came on in the ninth to try his hand at save number 11 for the second consecutive night .
Axford struck out the first batter ( Maier ) but Axford 's curveball was a 57 footer and got by Maldonado .
Axford came on in the ninth to try his hand at save number 11 for the second consecutive night .