Tag: Aroldis Chapman
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Justin Lawrence and Aroldis Chapman are struggling
September 3, 2023 Texas Rangers — In a tie game, the Rangers summoned Will Smith for the 8th inning and he responded with a scoreless inning. Smith came back out for the first batter of the 9th inning with the game still tied and recorded an out before giving way to Aroldis Chapman. Chapman retired…
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A tour around the AL West
August 30, 2023 Texas Rangers – With both Aroldis Chapman and Will Smith available, the Rangers went to Smith in the eighth inning to protect a 1-0 lead against the top of the Mets order. Smith needed just seven pitches to retire the side, leaving the final three outs for Chapman. The Rangers added an…
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Jose Leclerc — and not Will Smith — earns save for Rangers
August 29, 2023 Texas Rangers – After Aroldis Chapman worked in back-to-back games over the weekend, he was apparently unavailable Monday. But that meant Will Smith did the job in a save situation, right? Well, no. Enter old friend Jose Leclerc, who mixed in a walk with two strikeouts to earn his second save. Reading…
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Miami’s Tanner Scott notches save, further cementing role as Marlins closer
August 28, 2023 Miami Marlins – As we alerted, David Robertson was removed from the closer’s role before Sunday’s game, and the new closer, Tanner Scott, pitched well Sunday to earn his third save of the season. Updated hierarchy: Scott | Nardi | Puk. Texas Rangers – Will Smith notched a clutch strikeout against the…
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It’s time to talk about Rangers’ Will Smith
August 25, 2023 Texas Rangers – Will Smith allowed a solo home run Thursday in his inning of work. That on its own is no big deal, but the appearance was his third straight that he’s been scored upon. He has allowed runs in six of his last eight appearances, raising his season ERA from…