Tag: Ronald Belisario
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Jake Petricka blows save while Matt Lindstrom works his way back from injury
August 3, 2014 Chicago White Sox — The White Sox had to call on Jake Petricka in the 8th inning last night trying to hold on to a one run lead. He came on with two runners on and got the first man to ground out before giving up a go-ahead two run double. Petricka was…
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Chicago committee comes through on Monday
July 22, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Chicago’s closer committee continued to chug along on Monday, as Jake Petricka got the save after Zach Putnam had converted the previous two chances. Additionally, displaced closer Ronald Belisario has shined since the All-Star break, having picked up three holds in three opportunities, including one on Monday night.…
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Petricka picks up save, Jason Grilli and Ernesto Frieri traded
June 28, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Jake Petricka came on to get the last two outs of the 9th inning and preserve a White Sox win. After the game Robin Ventura said they don’t have a closer right now. He did mention that Petricka would be used in the later innings, but that this could…
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Ronald Belisario out as closer for White Sox
June 27, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Ronald Belisario could only get 1 out in the 9th inning on Friday night and after the game, Robin Ventura finally pulled the plug on the laboring righty. The only person mentioned specifically as being “in the mix” for save opportunities is Jake Petricka — the man who…
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Ronald Belisario gets vote of confidence; Angels going full-on committee
June 25, 2014 Chicago White Sox — Robin Ventura announced on Tuesday that he was sticking with Ronald Belisario as the White Sox closer despite his troubles — which include 11 earned runs over 11 IP in his 13 appearances in the role. Although Belisario’s peripherals strongly suggest that he’s pitched better than his stats, general manager Rick Hahn made a point…