Tag: JJ Hoover
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Gomez records save, Hoover is backed by manager
April 10, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies won their first game of the season on Saturday, and it was Jeanmar Gomez who picked up the save. He only needed six pitches to retire the Mets in order. David Hernandez pitched a perfect 8th inning with two strikeouts. Meanwhile, Dalier Hinojosa came on in the 6th inning…
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Ryan Madson grabs another save in Oakland
April 9, 2016 Oakland A’s — A few days ago, Bob Melvin explained that though Sean Doolittle was the team’s closer, he could be used in the eighth if matchups required a strong lefthander. And in a tie game Friday night, Doolittle came on in the eighth to face the middle of the Seattle order, including two lefties and…
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Jeanmar Gomez could soon be the 8th inning guy in Philly
July 21, 2015 Philadelphia Phillies – With set-up man Ken Giles given the night off after pitching in three straight games, right-hander Jeanmar Gomez was called on to pitch the eighth inning in front of Jonathan Papelbon. With a scoreless inning last night, Gomez’s ERA drops to 2.38 ERA on the season. We expect him…
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Where does Rafael Soriano fit in to the Cubs bullpen?
July 20, 2015 Kansas City Royals – In perhaps the most unlikely save of 2015, Joe Blanton got the last three outs of a 3-run Royals victory on Sunday. Save for Blanton, virtually the entire Kansas City bullpen had pitched on both Friday and Saturday, and rather than make someone go three straight, Ned Yost…
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Jason Motte picks up save; Brad Boxberger dealing with soreness
June 8, 2015 Texas Rangers – Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained groin. Tanner Scheppers has been receiving some high leverage opportunities since his return from the minors and will likely continue to get holds in Texas. Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Kela | Scheppers. Cincinnati Reds – The…