September 15, 2014
Washington Nationals – Sunday’s scoreless ninth marked four straight saves (and 16 straight scoreless appearances) for Drew Storen, which is enough for him to shake his asterisk for the time being. Given the righty’s recent dominance, it’s unlikely that Rafael Soriano reclaims his job.
Hierarchy remains: Storen | Clippard | Soriano.
Tampa Bay Rays – After Jake McGee blew the save in the 9th, Jeff Beliveau picked up the scraps once the Rays re-took the lead in the 10th. It was Beliveau’s first save.
Hierarchy remains: McGee | Boxberger | Balfour.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Ken Giles, Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathan Papelbon has pitched in three straight (and crotch-grabbed in one straight).
2. Dellin Betances, New York Yankees – David Robertson has pitched in three straight.
