Rays closer Fernando Rodney got the opportunity to work in a low-pressure situation Monday, after he blew three of his previous five save opportunities.
Rodney worked the ninth inning of a 10-6 win over the Marlins, and did so without much trouble. Rodney walked one batter in the outing, but was able to get out of the inning without allowing a run. Rodney struck out two batters, while throwing 11 of 21 pitches for strikes.
Rodney has struggled this season, with a 5.75 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 20 1/3 innings. He has blown five saves in 14 opportunities.