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San Francisco Giants- The Giants lost a tight game last night, but manager Bruce Bochy said that Brian Wilson will reassume the closer role for the remainder of the years. Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo will likely share 8th inning duties for the season’s final week. Hierarchy change: Brian Wilson to Closer, Santiago Casilla to Set-up.
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St. Louis Cardinals- Jason Motte struggled in the 9th last night, giving up a pair of runs while only recording two outs, and the Cardinals lifted him in favor of Arthur Rhodes, who gave up a hit to the only man he faced. Octavio Dotel was the next man out of the pen, and he finally retired the last man, earning the save. No hierarchy change.
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Baltimore Orioles- Since being acquired in the Mike Gonzalez deal, Pedro Strop has been quietly solid for the Orioles. He was one of four relievers the O’s used to bridge the gap between their starting pitcher and closer Jim Johnson last night, and currently sports a sub-3 ERA. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to 2nd in line, replacing Chris Jakubauskas.
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San Francisco Giants- Up 7 runs in the 8th, the Giants turned to Brian Wilson, who had just returned from the DL. Wilson pitched a scoreless inning, and will be eased back in to the closer’s role. With only 10 days left in the season, Santiago Casilla probably gets one or two more save opps before Wilson returns to the 9th inning role. Hierarchy change: Brian Wilson to Set-up, Sergio Romo to 2nd in line.
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Tampa Bay Rays- Kyle Farnsworth is still out for at least two more days, and Joel Peralta picked up another save in his absence on Sunday. No hierarchy change.
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