August 11, 2013
Chicago White Sox – Nate Jones got the last two outs of the 7th and the first two outs of the 8th all via the strikeout on Saturday night. He has 68 ks in 59 innings this season while Matt Lindstrom only has 32 ks against 22 walks. Hierarchy change: Nate Jones to Set-up, Matt Lindstrom to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CHW | Addison Reed | Nate Jones | Matt Lindstrom | Addison Reed | 8/11/13 |
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Arizona Diamondbacks – David Hernandez gave up two more runs last night and was sent down to Triple-A after the game. Hierarchy change: Heath Bell to 2nd in line, replacing David Hernandez.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| ARI | Brad Ziegler | J.J. Putz | Heath Bell | J.J. Putz | 8/11/13 |
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Los Angeles Angels – Dane De La Rosa would have gotten the call again last night if there was a save opportunity. Ernesto Frieri pitched with the Angels up 5 last night and will continue to pitch in low leverage situations until he can get back on track. Hierarchy change: Dane De La Rosa to Closer, Kevin Jepsen to Set-up, Ernesto Frieri to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| LAA | Dane De La Rosa | Kevin Jepsen | Ernesto Frieri | Ernesto Frieri | 8/11/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Blake Parker, Chicago Cubs — Kevin Gregg and Pedro Strop have both pitched in 2 straight and 3 of the past four.
2. Matt Lindstrom, Chicago White Sox — Addison Reed and Nate Jones have pitched in back to back games and 4 of the last 5.