Tag: hector rondon
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Junichi Tazawa gets first save chance for Boston after Uehara’s injury
August 12, 2015 Boston Red Sox — Boston got its first post-Uehara save chance, and John Farrell went to Jean Machi for a shaky eighth, followed by Junichi Tazawa in the ninth. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Tazawa gave up two singles, a wild pitch, and a sac fly to blow the save. As you probably know,…
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Bruce Rondon records save while Jean Machi could see saves for Red Sox
August 9, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Bruce Rondon struck out two batters in the 9th inning last night to protect a one run lead and get his first save of the season. Alex Wilson was unavailable due to right shoulder fatigue, and will be kept out of Sunday’s game as well. Manager Brad Ausmus said he would have gone…
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Carson Smith struggling, Tommy Hunter records save for Cubs
August 2, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Carson Smith had another rough outing on Saturday night, as he blew a one run save opportunity and took the loss. Despite Smith’s recent troubles, manager Lloyd McClendon said he would be out there again if there was a save on Sunday. Former closer Fernando Rodney struck out the side in the…
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Arodys Vizcaino, Hector Rondon ascend to closer roles
July 30, 2015 Atlanta Braves — Although it hasn’t been finalized, there are multiple independent reports that Jim Johnson has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The void he leaves should be filled by Arodys Vizcaino. The 24-year-old has the power arm managers value in a closer, and has been named as a potential…
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Hector Rondon now closing in Chicago
July 29, 2015 Chicago Cubs – Joe Maddon said last night that he anticipated Hector Rondon winning the closer’s role back, and that happened today after he struck out two of the three Rockies he faced to preserve a 3-2 win. Maddon also praised Pedro Strop last night, and with former closer Jason Motte pitching in a…