Tag: Wilton Lopez
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Rafael Betancourt out with a tight groin; Brothers and Lopez await
May 22, 2013 Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt left Tuesday night’s game with what the team immediately described as a “tight right groin” — no real surprise given its recent workload. Betancourt was initially listed as day-to-day, but if Wednesday’s MRI leads to a DL stint, it’s likely that Rex Brothers will take over the closer role. Wilton Lopez is another option if…
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Atchison giving the Mets some quality innings
April 17, 2013 New York Mets – Josh Edgin was bombed in the fifth inning of yesterday’s nightcap, while Scott Atchison was quite effective in the seventh and eighth, and has allowed only one run in 7 1/3 innings this year. Hierarchy change: Scott Atchison to 2nd in line, replacing Josh Edgin. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…
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Wilton Lopez’s struggles continue; Joaquin Benoit’s usage worth watching
April 13, 2013 Toronto Blue Jays – Aaron Loup picked up a three-inning save on Friday. Loup has pitched well to start the season, but doesn’t factor in to the Blue Jays late inning hierarchy just yet. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated TOR |Janssen |Santos |Oliver |Santos |4/13/13 …
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Wilton Lopez finally to close for Houston; Brandon League traded to Dodgers
July 31, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Jerome Williams pitched the last 4 innings of a blowout on Monday, earning his first save. Williams’s outing was pretty hideous (8 hits, 5 ERs), and he doesn’t factor in the the Angels usual late-inning plans. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA…
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Francisco Cordero pitches 7th inning, is likely done as Astros closer
July 30, 2012 Houston Astros – Some speculated that Francisco Cordero’s decent outing on Sunday may have saved his job, but tonight, he was the first man out of the bullpen for the Astros. Coming on in the 7th inning, Cordero allowed an inherited runner to score, then gave up the tying run. He also…