September 14, 2012
Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies went back to Phillippe Aumont yet again in a close 8th inning, this time after Antonio Bastardo had already pitched the 7th. Although Aumont struggled with his control and was tagged with the loss, all three runs were scored after he was relieved with two outs in favor of lefty Jake Diekman. All signs point to Aumont’s ascension in the Philadelphia pen. Hierarchy change: Phillippe Aumont to Set-up, Antonio Bastardo to 2nd in line.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedPHI |Papelbon |Aumont |Bastardo |Papelbon |9/14/12
Texas Rangers – On his third straight night of work, Joe Nathan was horrid, giving up three runs on four hits and blowing the save before being replaced by Koji Uehara. Nathan’s team-record 31 straight converted save chances have earned him some good will. No hierarchy change.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedTEX |Nathan |Ogando |Adams |Nathan |9/14/12
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Mike Adams, Texas Rangers – As noted, Joe Nathan has pitched in three straight games for the Rangers, culminating in a blown save on Thursday night.
2. Pedro Strop, Baltimore Orioles – Jim Johnson has thrown over 20 pitches on two straight days and Strop got last night off.
