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Mariners closer Fernando Rodney suffered a loss in a non-save situation on Friday. 

Rodney entered a scoreless game in the ninth inning. He allowed a leadoff solo home run for the only run scored by either team on the night.

Rodney dropped to 2-3 on the year.  

White Sox closer David Robertson preserved a tie game with Detroit for two innings, setting up a walk-off win in the eleventh. 

Robertson pitched a perfect ninth and tenth inning, striking out three of the six batters he faced. 

Dellin Betances struggled but managed to earn a save in the Yankees ' win Friday over the Angels. 

Betances entered in the ninth inning, with the bases loaded and no outs, protecting an 8-3 lead. 

He promptly gave up a single and two walks. All three of his inherited runners scored, and Betances gave up a run of his own, his first allowed this season, before retiring the side. 

"When we had the bases loaded and Kirk was up, I was like ‘Man, this is right at our fingertips,’" Angels infielder Johnny Giavotella said. “But then Betances closed the door and put the game away. He’s a stud pitcher out there. He has really good stuff. It wasn’t any of our faults."

Betances earned his second save, and first since May 2. 

Athletics reliever Pat Venditte made his Major League debut in Friday's loss to Boston, pitching two scoreless innings to finish the game. 

Venditte, an ambidextrous pitcher with a special six-fingered glove, became the first MLB pitcher to record an out pitching right-handed and an out pitching left-handed in the same inning since September 28, 1995.

"That was truly amazing tonight," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "To watch Venditte, it's a remarkable thing to see what one person's body is capable of doing. Even guys in the dugout were kind of marveling. It's clear he's able to get both lefties and righties with whatever arm he chooses. He's got quality stuff."

Greg Harris, who was the last pitcher to do so, was in attendance for the game. 

Rays manager Kevin Cash said starter Matt Moore will make his next rehab start either Monday or Tuesday. Moore's start will once again come with Class A Charlotte, according to the Tampa Bay Times. 

The team has not provided any additional details on Moore's rehab schedule, or when they expect him to return to the team. Moore is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia has altered his rotation for the next few games. With two off-days scheduled over the coming week, Scioscia was able to give some his pitchers some extra rest.

Right-hander Matt Shoemaker will now start on Tuesday against the Rays, and Hector Santiago will go next Friday against the A's, according to the Los Angeles Times. 

Shoemaker hasn't started since Sunday and will go six games in between starts. Santiago, who pitched five innings on Wednesday, is also slated to get six days off.

Scioscia had already indicated that Shoemaker could be available out of the bullpen. It is not known if Santiago could also pitch in relief if needed.

The Athletics officially selected the contract of switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Nashville and optioned Dan Otero to Nashville. The club also transferred Coco Crisp (neck) to the 60-day disabled list, per the team's official website.

Venditte, 29, has been in the minors for eight years without getting the call. According to Craig Mish of Sirius XM, he'll be the first switch-pitcher in the majors since 1900. This season, he owns a stellar 1.36 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB ratio over 33 innings of relief for the Sounds.

Crisp has been sidelined since May 19 with a lingering neck issue. He received an epidural in his neck on Monday, and is expected to be shut down for the next month.

The Athletics will promote switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Nashville prior to Friday's game against the Red Sox, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com.

Venditte, 29, has been in the minors for eight years without getting the call. According to Craig Mish of Sirius XM, he'll be the first switch-pitcher in the majors since 1900. This season, he owns a stellar 1.36 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB ratio over 33 innings of relief for the Sounds.

Rays reliever Kirby Yates made his first minor-league rehab appearance on Thursday, tossing one inning for Class A Charlotte. Yates allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out two. 

Yates is working his way back from a strained pectoral muscle that has kept him on the disabled list since mid-April. The team has not revealed a firm timetable for when he might be able to re-join the team.

Rays starter Matt Moore reported no issues coming out of his first rehab start on Wednesday. Moore is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is hoping to be back in relatively short order.

The Rays will determine where and when Moore's next rehab start will be after he completes a bullpen session on Friday, according to the Tampa Bay Times.