Rays closer Fernando Rodney blew his career-worst eighth save of the season Tuesday, in a 6-5 loss to the Angels.
Rodney entered the ninth inning with a 5-4 lead, Rodney walked two batters and allowed a two-run double to lose the game, after a fielding error by center fielder Desmond Jennings. He was charged with one of two runs against him, on one hit and two walks, while finishing the inning with one strikeout.
Rodney has blown three of seven save chances in the month of August and eight of 38 overall, while posting a 3.79 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 54 2/3 innings.