Holderman allowed three hits in a scoreless inning against Oakland on Monday. He struck out one batter and earned a save.
After David Bednar notched a save in three straight days, it was Holderman taking the mound in the ninth inning for Pittsburgh on Monday. Holderman danced around danger and finished off the 5-4 win, picking up his first save of the year. The 27-year-old righty lowered his ERA to 2.74 with a 27:6 K:BB and 12 holds through 23 frames.