Ferguson (4-2) got the win against the Cubs on Wednesday, firing a scoreless seventh inning during which he issued a walk.
Ferguson threw only three of his 10 pitches for strikes, but he was able to get through the seventh frame unscathed and then saw the Athletics snap a 3-3 tie in the eighth to make him the pitcher of record. Ferguson has now strung together four consecutive scoreless appearances after a rocky early-September stretch during which he surrendered five runs (four earned) across 3.1 innings over four appearances.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Nabs third win Monday
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Ferguson (3-2) got the win against the Mariners on Monday, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Ferguson retired Victor Robles, J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodriguez on swinging strikeouts and needed just 12 pitches to do so. Ferguson then was rewarded for his pristine work when the Athletics walked it off in the bottom of the ninth with Shea Langeliers' solo home run, which afforded Ferguson his second win in the last three appearances. Ferguson clearly has the stuff to work in high-leverage, late-inning spots whenever closer Mason Miller is unavailable, which was the case Monday after Miller threw 34 pitches in a rough 1.2-inning outing Sunday.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Takes loss Saturday
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Ferguson (2-2) took the loss against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing an earned run on two hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.1 innings. He struck out three.
It was the ultimate tale of two innings for Ferguson, who opened his appearance by striking out Corey Seager, Josh Smith and Adolis Garcia swinging on 12 pitches in the eighth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie. However, he never came close to replicating the feat in the ninth, putting three of the first four hitters he faced on before surrendering a game-winning single to Leody Taveras. It was the second time in three outings that Ferguson gave up a run following a 10-appearance scoreless streak that had encompassed the majority of August. Despite Saturday's hiccup, Ferguson should remain the top setup option to closer Mason Miller over the season's final month unless he goes on an extended stretch of poor performances.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Secures second victory Wednesday
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Ferguson (2-1) got the win and a hold against the Reds on Wednesday, firing a clean eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
Ferguson was dialed in during his setup duties, getting through his one frame on 12 pitches (10 strikes). The 30-year-old rookie had allowed an earned run for the first time since Aug. 2 in Tuesday's appearance, but his ability to bounce back Wednesday lowered his ERA and WHIP to 3.58 and 1.09, respectively, across his first 37.2 big-league innings.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Records first big-league win
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Ferguson (1-1) got the win over the Mets on Thursday, allowing a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings. He struck out two.
Ferguson needed 44 pitches to get through his two frames after taking the mound to begin the fifth inning. The right-hander became the pitcher of record after the Athletics were able to take a one-run lead in the home half of the sixth, leading to Ferguson recording his first career win. He has put together six consecutive scoreless appearances after allowing a combined four runs over two innings in back-to-back outings July 30 and Aug. 2.
Ferguson picked up the save over the Angels on Saturday, pitching a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.
Ferguson was again tasked with closer duties Saturday due to Mason Miller being out with an hand fracture and did not disappoint, needing only seven pitches to retire the side and secure his second save of the season. The right-handed Ferguson hasn't allowed a run in his last seven appearances and has pitched perfect ninth innings in each of his last two outings. Ferguson has also posted at least one strikeout in eight consecutive appearances.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Secures first save
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Ferguson picked up the save in a win over the Angels on Thursday, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.
Ferguson entered the contest with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and fanned the first two batters before retiring Nolan Schanuel on a fly out. It marked the right-hander's first save of the campaign and he's now produced six straight scoreless appearances. Ferguson has also posted two or more strikeouts in four of those six outings. Lucas Erceg worked the eighth inning Thursday, facing the Angels' 2-3-4 hitters, and Ferguson could be in the mix for regular save opportunities with Mason Miller on the shelf due to a fractured pinky on his non-throwing hand.
The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on the final day of May after posting a 4.50 ERA over 10 innings for Oakland. In Las Vegas, the 30-year-old tallied a 3.49 ERA across 28.1 innings. As part of a corresponding move Tuesday, Sean Newcomb was designated for assignment.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Sent to Triple-A
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Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Ferguson appeared in nine games with the Athletics, tallying a 4.50 ERA over 10 innings. However, he'll be pushed back to the Triple-A level, while Dany Jimenez and Brady Basso join the big-league roster.
Ferguson (0-1) was charged with the loss against the Rays in extra innings Thursday, allowing an unearned run across 1.1 hitless innings. He struck out one.
Ferguson entered the game in the 11th with the score knotted at 5-5 and retired the side in order before returning for the 12th and inducing an inning-opening groundout that moved phantom runner Jose Caballero to third base. T.J. McFarland subsequently allowed Caballero to cross the plate on Richie Palacios' walk-off single, saddling Ferguson with the loss. The right-hander did at least bounce back from a rocky outing Wednesday, one that had seen him allow a run on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. Ferguson is likely to continue seeing work primarily in lower-leverage scenarios, and he holds a 4.50 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over his nine appearances this season.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Back with big club
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The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Ferguson returns to the Athletics after being optioned down to Triple-A on Monday. The 30-year-old right-hander didn't give up a run over his first five major-league outings this season, but he allowed four runs on two hits and two walks over one inning against the Royals on May 19. Ferguson will rejoin Oakland's bullpen, while right-hander Brandon Bielak was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Sent back to minors
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The Athletics optioned Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Ferguson was unscored upon in his first five appearances with the A's but then allowed four runs in his last outing on Sunday to earn a trip back to the minors. Oakland will announce a corresponding move prior to Tuesday's game versus the Rockies.
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Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Contract selected by Oakland
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The Athletics selected Ferguson's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
The right-hander joined Oakland on a minor-league deal in November and will now receive his first taste of the big leagues. Ferguson started strong at Triple-A this season with a 2.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 15 innings.
