August 3, 2014
Chicago White Sox — The White Sox had to call on Jake Petricka in the 8th inning last night trying to hold on to a one run lead. He came on with two runners on and got the first man to ground out before giving up a go-ahead two run double. Petricka was charged with a blown save but before the game Robin Ventura said that he has been impressed with Petricka in the closer’s role. Matt Lindstrom, or Linstrom as the Charlotte Knights like to call him, threw an inning on Friday night and is expected to pitch every other day and could return to the White Sox as early as Thursday.
Hierarchy remains: Petricka | Belisario | Guerra.
Kansas City Royals — Since picking up a save a little over a week ago, Aaron Crow has given up 5 runs (4 earned) in 2.2 innings and the Royals used him in the 5th yesterday in a game they were losing. Meanwhile, Kelvin Herrera pitched the 7th inning ahead of Wade Davis and Greg Holland on Wednesday and Friday nights and seems to has re-established himself as the best option behind those two guys.
Updated hierarchy: Holland | Davis | Herrera.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Ronald Belisario/Javy Guerra, Chicago White Sox – Jake Petricka has pitched in three straight.