July 1, 2014
Tampa Bay Rays – Every time we think Jake McGee has creeped closer to claiming the ninth-inning duties for the Rays, Joe Maddon reminds us that he truly believes in his committee. On Monday, he had McGee face the Yankees’ 2-6 hitters in the eighth inning before allowing Joel Peralta to pitch to the bottom of the order in the ninth. His plan was foiled, however, when a Brian Roberts’ solo shot off Peralta tied the game. It’s clear that Maddon wanted his best reliever to face the Yankees’ best hitters, and it’s thinking like that which will keep the Rays’ committee alive and well.
Hierarchy remains: McGee | Balfour | Peralta.
Seattle Mariners – Tom Wilhelmsen pitched the final three innings of a 10-4 Mariners win and picked up his first save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Rodney | Farquhar | Medina.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Jordan Walden, Atlanta Braves – Craig Kimbrel has pitched in back-to-back games.