September 21, 2014
Cleveland Indians – Marc Rzepczynski picked up a four out save last night. Rzepczynski came on with two men on base in the 8th inning and the Indians up four runs. He struck out the only batter he faced in the 8th and then pitched a 1-2-3 9th to record his first save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Allen | Shaw | Atchison.
San Diego Padres — Kevin Quackenbush recorded his 5th save of the season on Saturday night. The Padres have said that Joaquin Benoit is available out of their bullpen, but they would prefer to use him in a lower leverage situation since he hasn’t pitched in over three weeks.
Hierarchy remains: Benoit | Quackenbush | Thayer.
Arizona Diamondbacks — Oliver Perez struck out four batters in one inning last night. Justin Morneau reached on a wild pitch after he struck out to lead off the inning, and Perez then struck out the next three batters he faced. Perez became the first pitcher in Diamondbacks history to achieve this rare feat.
Hierarchy remains: Reed | Marshall | Harris.
Philadelphia Phillies — Ken Giles pitched a perfect 9th inning last night for his first career save. Giles will continue to see save chances while closer Jonathan Papelbon is suspended.
Hierarchy remains: Giles | Diekman | De Fratus.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Tony Watson, Pittsburgh Pirates – Mark Melancon has pitched in three straight and four of five.
2. Kevin Quackenbush, San Diego Padres – With Joaquin Benoit being used in lower-leverage situations, Kevin Quackenbush extends his record-long stay on the VSW for another day.
