PT TODAY: Rondon re-claiming Cubs closer role
Aug 1 2015
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| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Héctor Rondón flourishing again in ninth | |
| Chicago Cubs RP Héctor Rondón allowed one hit and struck out one batter without allowing a run in the ninth inning of the Cubs' 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers to earn his 15th save of the season Friday, July 31. Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports | |
| BHQ take: CHC's flirtation with skills-challenged Jason Motte as closer ended abruptly with consecutive ineffective outings, allowing Rondon to reclaim the closer role. Rondon ended July with three saves in CHC's final three games of the month, so he is likely entrenched for the foreseeable future. Unlike... |
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