The Closer Report: July 10, 2009

Saves: 7

Save Opportunities: 7

Soria continues comeback, while Lidge gets his 17th save

By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com

Soria has been on fire and got his sixth save since June 28. Tonight he needed to get four outs against the Red Sox and did it with ease. It was Soria's 14th save of the season and he is quickly catching up with the league leaders. So far Soria has been a major disappointment, but his recently play is beginning to put that to rest.

David Aardsma bounced back from a huge blown save last night with a perfect inning against the Texas Rangers. It was his 18th save of the season and required only six pitches to end the game.

Kerry Wood was sighted pumping gas outside of a town in Kansas. That's not totally true, but he did make an appearance in tonight's game and believe it or not got a save. Wood scored his 11th save of the season, but only his 3rd save in June and July combined. Wood has been an eye sore in your bullpen this season with a paltry 4.85 ERA and a sky high 1.45 WHIP. If you can move him, get rid of the dead weight or otherwise just hold onto to him.

Brad Lidge also surprised us by saving another game. Lidge hasn't had more then five saves in a row all season. With this save he now has four in a row, so an inevitable blown save is on the way.

Other Appearances:
Mariano Rivera (23) - Another easy save for Rivera. He is on fire and only one save from the league lead. Who would of thought?

Huston Street (22) - That is 14 saves in a row. Mike Gonzalez got hammered for the loss.

Dan Wheeler (1) - Gave JP Howell a much needed night off.