The Rays asked closer Fernando Rodney to pitch the ninth inning in Chicago Sunday with an 8-3 lead in a non-save situation. Rodney walked a batter but recorded three outs to end the game.
Rodney struck out two batters over 17 pitches, 10 strikes. His ERA is now at 4.32 on the year. Rodney has made two straight scoreless appearances since allowing a run against the Yankees on April 23.