The Closer Report: July 19. 2010
The Closer Report by Todd Farino, thecloserreport.com
SAVES: Brian Wilson (26), Neftali Feliz (25), Jonathan Papelbon (21), John Axford (12).
Leading off an active night of saves, Jonathan Papelbon notched his 21st save securing a 2-1 win over the Athletics. Paps worked a quick and decisive inning, facing the minimum and striking out one. While in Detroit, Manager Ron Washington kept his closer in the bullpen till the 14th inning and it paid off. Neftali Feliz recorded his 25th save of the season with two strikeouts in the extra inning affair.
Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford recorded his 12th straight save since taking over the closer role. Axford had a few problems putting a couple of runners on, but eventually closed the game out with a pair of Ks. Over in LA, the Dodgers just can't catch a break or a win. They fell to the San Francisco Giants 5-2 and gave Brian Wilson his 26th save of the season. While Wilson loaded the bases, he also managed to complete the magic trick with striking out the side. Who loads the bases and strikes out the side? Brian Wilson.
On the bad news front, Huston Street blew his first save of the season, giving up a two-run bomb to rookie sensation Donnie Murphy. The home run was a walk-off. Jon Rauch also got worked over for two runs, but it wasn't a save situation. Finally, Kevin Gregg was hammered by the Royals for his fourth blown save of the season. He gave up two runs on three hits and a pair of walks. This is another inconsistent night that have come to expect from Gregg. The Blue Jays have to be willing to trade him, but who is willing to take the chance?
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SAVES: Brian Wilson (26), Neftali Feliz (25), Jonathan Papelbon (21), John Axford (12).
Leading off an active night of saves, Jonathan Papelbon notched his 21st save securing a 2-1 win over the Athletics. Paps worked a quick and decisive inning, facing the minimum and striking out one. While in Detroit, Manager Ron Washington kept his closer in the bullpen till the 14th inning and it paid off. Neftali Feliz recorded his 25th save of the season with two strikeouts in the extra inning affair.
Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford recorded his 12th straight save since taking over the closer role. Axford had a few problems putting a couple of runners on, but eventually closed the game out with a pair of Ks. Over in LA, the Dodgers just can't catch a break or a win. They fell to the San Francisco Giants 5-2 and gave Brian Wilson his 26th save of the season. While Wilson loaded the bases, he also managed to complete the magic trick with striking out the side. Who loads the bases and strikes out the side? Brian Wilson. 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!
