Bautista struck out Tyler O’Neill for his first major league save in his first opportunity.

It probably won’t be his last.

Bautista will get more chances as Hyde’s confidence in him increases. Bautista has allowed three runs in 12 2/3 innings, struck out 16 batters and surrendered only one home run.

Wait till Bautista has a little more experience.The coaches have really done a lot w/his control this year.

Had to cover a meeting for the paper last nite but heard most of the game while I was tied up in a traffic jam above Harrisburg.Bradish must have been overpowering.

And Bradish probably has the third-best stuff of our Big Three which includes G-Rod and DL Hall.Interesting eh?

He threw 96, maybe 97. Our last rookie with ten Ks was Wei Win Chen. Whatever. He didn't top 90 much. Bradish and the catcher were crafty.

Bautista threw supernatural hard. If he hits about a guy a week, they'll be going up to the plate with brown streaks on their pants. Nobody wants their head caved in through their ear hole.

"effectively wild" I believe they call it.

Chirinos is a total liability as a hitter, but he's imparting wisdom to the young pitching staff.They'll keep him around to work w/Adley.

Bautista is the closer at least until Lopez comes back from the bereavement list. I hope he gets another chance or two before then.

If he does, Lopez might be really sad.

I still think Lopez should be long relief and Beastista the closer. If it doesn't work out, you can go back to Lopez closing.

Maybe as a setup. But the bullpen is his place in any event.

Bradish is pitching the opener w/MFY.