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Yankees closer David Robertson notched his fourth save of the season Sunday night against the Angels.

Robertson worked his way around a walk and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning, securing a 3-2 victory. He is 4 for 4 in save chances and has allowed just two hits over six scoreless innings to start the season.

Astros reliever Josh Fields was unavailable Sunday due to tightness in a quadriceps muscle, MLB.com. Fields has allowed eight runs over his last one-third of an inning. The right-hander owns a 9.64 ERA over his first 9 1/3 innings pitched.

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney struck out two and needed just 12 pitched in a perfect ninth inning, securing a 6-5 win over Texas and his fifth save of the season on Sunday. Rodney is 5 of 6 in save opportunities, with a 3.24 ERA, a 1.80 WHIP over 12 innings pitched.

Mariners closer Danny Farquhar (1-0) struck out one and allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth inning against the Rangers. Kyle Seager launched a go-ahead three-run home run in the bottom of the frame to secure the win for Farquhar.

Farquhar owns a 1.50 ERA over 12 innings pitched.

Mariners starting pitcher Brandon Maurer got hit hard and failed to complete the fourth inning on Sunday against the Rangers. However, he was able to escape his rough outing with a no-decision in a 6-5 home win over Texas.

Maurer permitted five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three in 3 2/4 innings pitched. He tossed 77 pitches, 49 for strikes.

Maurer owns a 6.75 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP over his first eight innings pitched. He'll look to make his next start Friday at Houston.

Astros pitcher Collin McHugh dominated the Athletics on Sunday, scattering two hits and one runs in 8 2/3 innings for his second win.

McHugh (2-0) struck out seven and walked three. He threw 114 pitches, 73 for strikes. His ERA now stands at 0.59. Over his first two starts covering 15 1/3 innings, McHugh has allowed only one earned run.

Following the 5-1 home victory, McHugh will look to keep it going Sunday at home against Seattle.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll put together a dominant major-league debut against the Rays on Sunday, scattering six hits and two runs -- one earned -- in 7 1/3 innings to improve to 1-0. The 29-year-old struck out three and walked two. He threw 103 pitches, 72 for strikes.

Carroll posted a 1.57 ERA through 23 innings at Triple-A this year. It remains to be seen if he'll remain in the rotation.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll has been called up to the majors.

The move was expected, as Carroll will start Sunday against the Rays. The 29-year-old will be making his major-league debut. He's posted a 1.57 ERA through 23 innings at Triple-A this year.

Yankees closer David Robertson picked up his third save Saturday against the Angels. 

Robertson entered the game with a one-run lead, but was able to get through it unscathed. After recording a strikeout against the first batter of the inning, Robertson gave up a single to Mike Trout. Trout managed to steal second, but Roberston remained calm. He managed to force Albert Pujols into a groundout, and struck out Howie Kendrick to finish the game.

It was Robertson's first save since April 4. 

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances earned his first win of the season Saturday against the Angels.

Betances was a victim of circumstance, taking over in the fifth inning, but he also pitched well during the outing. With a man on first, Betances balked to move him to second. He was able to entice two groundouts, and got out of the fifth inning without allowing a run. 

He was more effective in the sixth, striking out two batters while pitching around a walk. Betances started the seventh inning with a strikeout, but allowed a hit to the next batter. He was replaced after throwing two scoreless innings.

Betances allowed one hit and one walk in the outing. He struck out three.