September 21, 2013
St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica started the 9th inning last night with a 2 run lead. He proceeded to give up 3 hits and a walk, while only recording one out. The Cardinals brought on former Brewers closer John Axford to try and get the save, but he gave up an infield single to tie the game. The Cardinals took the lead again in the 10th and Carlos Martinez pitched a perfect inning to pick up the save. Mujica ended up being charged with 2 runs and now has given up 7 runs in 6.2 innings in September. With the Cardinals battling for first place they could look to super set-up man Trevor Rosenthal or young Carlos Martinez to close out some games down the stretch. Hierarchy change: Carlos Martinez to 2nd in line, replacing Kevin Siegrist, Edward Mujica to Hot Seat.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| STL | Edward Mujica | Trevor Rosenthal | Carlos Martinez | Jason Motte | 9/21/13 |
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New York Mets — The Mets used Vic Black in the 8th inning with a 2 run lead last night. Black, who the Mets got from the Pirates in the Marlon Byrd deal, now has 2 wins and 3 holds in his last five appearances. Hierarchy change: Vic Black to 2nd in line, replacing Gonzalez Germen.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| NYM | LaTroy Hawkins | Frank Francisco | Vic Black | Bobby Parnell | 9/21/13 | |||||
| Bobby Parnell (DL) |
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Cleveland Indians — Bryan Shaw got the save in a rain shortened game last night. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| CLE | Chris Perez | Joe Smith | Cody Allen | Chris Perez | 9/21/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Trevor Rosenthal/Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica is struggling and has pitched in three straight.
