Tag: Scott Downs
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James Russell, Shawn Camp to share closer role in Chicago
May 28, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels continue to employ a true platoon, with Scott Downs picking up the save last night against a lefty-heavy top of the lineup for the Mariners. ”Right now, we’re going to just slot them in when they have a chance to get outs,” Mike Scioscia said to the…
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Tom Wilhelmsen is new closer in Seattle; Rafael Dolis could lose job
May 27, 2012 Miami Marlins – For the second straight game, Heath Bell was yanked after allowing two baserunners to reach in the 9th inning, and for the second time, the Marlins held on to win. This time, Randy Choate bailed Bell out for his first save of the season. After the game, Ozzie Guillen sounded…
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Tyler Clippard new favorite for saves in Washington; Heath Bell struggles
May 26, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs recorded the save on Friday, pitching a clean 9th inning. Ernesto Frieri will still get the majority of saves in the Angels’ closer-by-committee. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Frieri |Downs |Walden |Walden |5/26/12 |Hawkins(DL) | New York Yankees – With…
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Ernesto Frieri closing for Angels; Rafael Dolis struggling
May 24, 2012 St. Louis Cardinals – Mark Rzepczynski pitched the 8th inning ahead of Jason Motte on Wednesday night, and the lefty has proven the ability to pitch to both righties and lefties. Hierarchy change: Mark Rzepczynski to 2nd in line, replacing Fernando Salas. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated STL |Motte |Boggs…
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Ernesto Frieri is the Angels’ new closer
Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri struck three men out in the 11th inning, nailing down his first career save. Frieri has been nothing short of dazzling (8.2 IPs, 0 ERs, 0 hits, 19 Ks) since being acquired from the Padres. While Mike Scioscia has said the Angels would “mix and match” in the 9th…