June 22, 2014
Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepson got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a one-run lead, and he promptly gave up the game-tying home run to the first batter he faced. Mike Scioscia had good things to say about Jepsen the other day after Frieri blew the save. However, it is hard to say whether or not Jepsen will get another shot after he couldn’t get the job done last night. Frieri still seems to be the best bet for saves long-term for the Angels but Smith or Jepsen could see also see some save opportunities mixed in there.
Hierarchy remains: Frieri | Smith | Jepsen.
Detroit Tigers – Phil Coke recorded the save in extra innings last night. Joe Nathan blew the save in the 9th but he has been pitching better recently, as he has 7 strikeouts in his last 3 innings.
Hierarchy remains: Nathan | Chamberlain | Alburquerque.
Seattle Mariners – Yoervis Medina picked up the win last night after pitching a perfect 8th inning in a tie game. Medina has not given up a run in his last 11 appearances and looks to have moved ahead of Danny Farquhar.
Updated hierarchy: Rodney | Medina | Farquhar.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Joba Chamberlain, Detroit Tigers – Joe Nathan threw 32 pitches in the blown save last night.
2. Casey Fien, Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins has pitched in 3 straight.
3. Luke Gregerson/Dan Otero, Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle has appeared in 2 straight and 4 of the last 5.
4. Yoervis Medina, Seattle Mariners – Fernando Rodney has pitched in 3 straight.
5. Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals – Rafael Soriano has pitched in 2 straight and 4 of the last 5.