Rays closer Fernando Rodney walked a batter and allowed one hit Thursday but successfully completed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve his team's 4-3 win over the Red Sox and earn his 34th save.
Rodney hadn't allowed any hits or walks in his previous four appearances going back to a blown save on Aug. 27. He didn't strike out a batter for the first time in eight appearances. Rodney owns a 3.62 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 78:34 K:BB ratio in 59 2/3 innings.