The Closer Report: April 15, 2010 3 Saves, 1 Blown Save
SAVES:
Mariano Rivera (4) - Chalk up another easy save for Rivera. He entered the 6-2 game with two outs in the ninth inning and two runners on. He got his batter and recorded his fourth save of the season on four pitches.
Matt Capps (4) - Capps is on fire. He recorded his fourth save of the season for the Nationals. It wasn't easy. He was needed for 1.2 innings and gave up a run on three hits, including a home run to Shane Victorino. While he notched a strikeout and the save, Capps has been scary at best. Keep your fingers crossed.
Trevor Hoffman (3) - Hoffman was roughed up again, but notched the save. He gave up a run on two hits and his ERA has skyrocketed to 12.60 to start the season.
BLOWN SAVES:
Chad Qualls (BS 1) - Qualls just doesn't have the stuff to close. He pitched well, but gave up three hits (one should have been an error on S. Drew) and gave up two runs. He threw 26 pitches and gave up two runs on three hits and two walks. It's easy to say that Qualls will not close tomorrow if needed.
APPEARANCES:
Billy Wagner - Looked outstanding again, striking out two on 13 pitches (9 strikes).
Matt Lindstrom - Came into the game with a 5-1 lead and disposed of the Cardinals on 12 pitches and recorded a strikeout.
Ryan Madson - Entered the game in a losing situation just to get work and got touched up for two runs on two hits and a walk.
Mariano Rivera (4) - Chalk up another easy save for Rivera. He entered the 6-2 game with two outs in the ninth inning and two runners on. He got his batter and recorded his fourth save of the season on four pitches.
Matt Capps (4) - Capps is on fire. He recorded his fourth save of the season for the Nationals. It wasn't easy. He was needed for 1.2 innings and gave up a run on three hits, including a home run to Shane Victorino. While he notched a strikeout and the save, Capps has been scary at best. Keep your fingers crossed.
Trevor Hoffman (3) - Hoffman was roughed up again, but notched the save. He gave up a run on two hits and his ERA has skyrocketed to 12.60 to start the season.
BLOWN SAVES:
Chad Qualls (BS 1) - Qualls just doesn't have the stuff to close. He pitched well, but gave up three hits (one should have been an error on S. Drew) and gave up two runs. He threw 26 pitches and gave up two runs on three hits and two walks. It's easy to say that Qualls will not close tomorrow if needed.
APPEARANCES:
Billy Wagner - Looked outstanding again, striking out two on 13 pitches (9 strikes).
Matt Lindstrom - Came into the game with a 5-1 lead and disposed of the Cardinals on 12 pitches and recorded a strikeout.
Ryan Madson - Entered the game in a losing situation just to get work and got touched up for two runs on two hits and a walk.
Francisco Rodriguez - Still no saves, but notched two more strikeouts while getting some work.
Jonathan Broxton (1-0) - Entered the game in the 10th inning and had an easy 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout.
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Labels: Billy Wagner, Chad Qualls, Francisco Rodriguez, Jonathan Broxton, mariano rivera, Matt Capps, Matt Lindstrom, Trevor Hoffman
