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Kevin Chapman and JJ Putz record saves, Frieri pitching better
August 19, 2013 Houston Astros — Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros. Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven appearances since getting called up. He is not a threat to take the job full time but…
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Rafael Betancourt returns as Rockies closer; Drew Storen impressive again
August 18, 2013 Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt returned and pitched the ninth inning in a four-run loss; Walt Weiss is on the record saying that the next save chance will belong to the big righthander. Hierarchy change: Rafael Betancourt to Closer, Rex Brothers to Set-up, Matt Belisle to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in…
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Chia-Jen Lo starting to look like a closer; Rafael Betancourt due back soon
August 17, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Danny Farquhar bounced back from his rough outing a few days back, earning the save on Friday with a perfect 9th inning. Behind him, it’s been mostly Yoervis Medina getting the 8th inning as of late, with Charlie Furbush contributing holds here and there. Oliver Perez isn’t out of…
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Gonzalez Germen gets save, Jonathan Broxton pitching well
August 16, 2013 New York Mets — As expected LaTroy Hawkins was given the night off on Thursday. However, the Mets did not go with David Aardsma, even though he hasn’t pitched since Sunday. Young right-hander Gonzalez Germen picked up his first career save, pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth with 3 ks. Hierarchy change: Gonzalez…
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Stalking the rare Houston save, with Chia-Jen Lo
August 14, 2013 Houston Astros — One challenge in figuring out the Houston bullpen is that they win so very rarely — last night’s victory was but their second in August and fifth in over a month. This time, it was Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia-Jen Lo who got the call for the save, although he was inches away from losing…