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Rays closer Fernando Rodney (4-3) suffered his seventh blown save of the season and took the loss in a shaky outing against the Dodgers.

Rodney, who entered the game with a three-run lead in the ninth, gave up a run-scoring triple Mark Ellis, a run-scoring double to Nick Punto and another run-scoring double to Adrian Gonzalez to tie the game. He then threw a potential double-play ball into the outfield for a throwing error, allowing the game-winning run to score for the Dodgers.

Rodner yielded four runs -- three earned -- on four hits and one walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning in a 7-6 defeat. He has blown back-to-back save situations and owns a 4.24 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP in 46 2/3 innings.

Twins starting pitcher Liam Hendriks tossed a quality start but received a no-decision in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the White Sox. The right-hander permitted two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over 6 1/3 innings pitched.

Hendriks, who made his first start since April 10, is not expected to stay in the rotation. He owns a 3.94 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 16 innings pitched in the majors.

Blue Jays pitcher Esmil Rogers had a hard time keeping the ball in the park as he suffered his seventh loss of the season Friday night against the A's in Toronto.

Rogers served up homers to Jed Lowrie, Yoenis Cespedes and Josh Reddick. The right-hander was shelled for seven runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings of work in a 14-6 defeat.

Rogers has lost three consecutive starts, while allowing 20 earned runs combined over that span (12 1/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against the Red Sox.

Rays starter Matt Moore, on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury, played catch Friday with head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield. Moore threw at 100 feet Friday and is expected to throw a 20-25-pitch bullpen session Sunday, according to The Tampa Tribune.

The Twins officially recalled pitcher Liam Hendriks Friday, as the 26th-man for their doubleheader against the White Sox. Hendriks is expected to start the second game of the doubleheader. 

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said pitcher Marcus Stroman and Sean Nolin could see some time in the majors this year, according to SportsNet.

Anthopoulos says the team has talked about the possibility of both players coming up. He also mentioned Kyle Drabek and Drew Hutchinson as potential players they could use. One of those players could be called upon if Josh Johnson continues to struggle. Anthopoulos admitted the team would have to make a change if Johnson's issues continued. 

Rays closer Fernando Rodney was given a tough task in holding down the Diamondbacks with one out and the bases loaded in the eighth inning Wednesday in Arizona.

Rodney couldn't get the job done as he allowed a two-run single to right field by Martin Prado. The runs were charged to Joel Peralta as the Diamondbacks took a 9-8 lead. Rodney struck out and walked a batter as he finished the inning. 

Peralta was charged with the loss and Rodney took his sixth blown save. His ERA is now at 3.69. Although Rodney has blown six saves, this was just his first since May 25. He has 27 saves on the year for the Rays.

Astros reliever Josh Fields, who picked up the save in the team's last win, struggled to close out the Red Sox and took the loss in a 7-5 final.

Fields entered the game with a 5-4 lead and allowed three runs on two hits and a walk, with all three coming on a three-run home run by Stephen Drew. Fields struck out one in the outing, while throwing 14 of 28 pitches for strikes.

Fields is now 1-2 on the season with a 6.86 ERA and one blown save. 

White Sox starting pitcher Hector Santiago was lucky to take a no-decision Wednesday night at home against the Yankees. With the New York offense finally coming alive behind a solid outing from CC Sabathia, it wasn't until the White Sox tied the score off Mariano Rivera in the ninth that Santiago was left of the hook for the loss.

The 25-year-old starter remains 3-7 on the season for Chicago with a solid 3.43 ERA after allowing four earned runs Wednesday on seven hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five and was hurt by allowing two home runs. Alfonso Soriano got to him immediately with a two-run homer in the first inning.

Santiago hasn't won a start since June 21 at Kansas City, despite allowing three earned runs or fewer in his previous six outings. He took a step back Wednesday, but should be able to bounce back for the Sox. Santiago is next scheduled to start for manager Robin Ventura on Tuesday against Detroit.

Mariners reliever Danny Farquhar picked up his third save in a row Wednesday, as he locked down a 9-7 win over the Blue Jays.  

Farquhar allowed a two-out single to Josh Thole that brought the tying run to the plate, but he struck out Jose Reyes to end the game. Farquhar struck out two batters in the game, to notch his third save.

Farquhar now has a 4.95 ERA on the season, with 55 strikeouts and 14 walks in 36 1/3 innings.