The Closer Report: April 30, 2010
CLOSER NEWS AND FACTS:
Joakim Soria has saved 6 of the 9 Royals wins.
Billy Wagner Got his first save since April 7 tonight.
Brian Wilson could not pitch tonight due to a very sore groin and likely won't be available all weekend according to the Giants.
SAVES:
Billy Wagner (2)- We finally can call his name. Got the easy save with just a lone walk over the powerless Astros 4-2.
Joakim Soria (6) - Got roughed up by the Rays for a run on two walks and a hit, but secured the save and 3-2 win. He struck out one as well.
Francisco Cordero (9) - Got the easy save versus the Cardinals on Friday. He did give up what looked to be a two out solo home run, but was lucky enough that the ball bounced off the wall for a double. He retired the next batter for his ninth save.
APPEARANCES:
David Aardsma - Worked one inning in the Rangers-Mariners extra inning affair. It was a perfect inning with two strikeouts.
Jonathan Broxton - Looked outstanding pitching ,2 innings in a 6-2 game. Struck out both batters he faced.
Rafael Soriano - Got some work in against the Royals and gave up a run on three hits. He threw 24 pitches and likely won't be available on Saturday.
Jose Valverde - Got the call in a 10-6 win. He disposed of the Angels in quick fashion, striking out one and needing only ten pitches.
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Joakim Soria has saved 6 of the 9 Royals wins.
Billy Wagner Got his first save since April 7 tonight.
Brian Wilson could not pitch tonight due to a very sore groin and likely won't be available all weekend according to the Giants.
SAVES:
Billy Wagner (2)- We finally can call his name. Got the easy save with just a lone walk over the powerless Astros 4-2.
Joakim Soria (6) - Got roughed up by the Rays for a run on two walks and a hit, but secured the save and 3-2 win. He struck out one as well.Heath Bell (7) - Heath Bell and the Padres continue to smoke in April. Bell got the 3-0 save on 24 long pitches, but struck out the side. He has been incredible over the last couple of weeks.
Jeremy Affeldt (2) - With Brian Wilson sidelined with a sore groin, Affeldt picked up his second save of the season. He pitched just 1/3 of an inning and needed only five pitches for the save.
Neftali Feliz (4) - Feliz looked great and got a much needed easy 1-2-3 save. He got a game ending strikeout and Mariners on two flyballs and ten pitches.
Mariano Rivera (7) - Got another easy save taking care of the White Sox in 1-2-3 fashion Friday night. He struck out two and gave up nothing else as he continues his incredible start to the 2010 season.
APPEARANCES:
David Aardsma - Worked one inning in the Rangers-Mariners extra inning affair. It was a perfect inning with two strikeouts.
Jonathan Broxton - Looked outstanding pitching ,2 innings in a 6-2 game. Struck out both batters he faced.
Rafael Soriano - Got some work in against the Royals and gave up a run on three hits. He threw 24 pitches and likely won't be available on Saturday.
Jose Valverde - Got the call in a 10-6 win. He disposed of the Angels in quick fashion, striking out one and needing only ten pitches.
Listen to Todd "The True Guru" Farino breakdown all the closer activity three times a week on Blog Talk Radio. Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 11pm PST. www.blogtalkradio.com/the-closer-report or download the podcast on ITunes!
