49 Ernesto Frieri, RP

Angels closer Ernesto Frieri was called upon with two runners on and two outs in the eighth inning Saturday against the White Sox. Although he allowed a three-run home run to the first batter he faced, Frieri held on for his eighth save.

Frieri was charged with an earned run (the home-run hitter) and struck out three in 1 1/3 innings. Frieri had allowed one hit and no earned runs in 6 2/3 innings in May before Saturday.

Angels closer Ernesto Frieri notched his seventh save after pitching a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the White Sox. Frieri came on in the ninth with a 3-2 lead and was quickly able to get Adam Dunn to strike out swinging.

The right-hander surrendered a one-out single to Dayan Viciedo but was able to retire the next two batters he faced to secure the win.

Frieri has not allowed a run over his last five appearances and has racked up four saves and 11 strikeouts over that span.

Angels reliever Ernesto Frieri notched his sixth save Friday night against the White Sox. 
Frieri came on in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and issued a leadoff walk to Alexei Ramirez.

However, he was able to retire the next three batters he faced -- all by strikeout -- to end the game. 

Frieri is 6 for 7 in save chances and has racked up 10 strikeouts over his last four appearances (5 1/3 innings).

Angels closer Ernesto Frieri was tasked with securing a five-out save Thursday against the Astros for the second time in May and succeeded, recording three strikeouts and holding on to a one-run lead despite inheriting two runners in the eighth inning.

Frieri's fifth save lowered his season ERA to 1.80 and gave him 21 strikeouts in 15 innings.

Angels reliever Ernesto Frieri got some work in Saturday against the Orioles. Frieri came on in the ninth inning with the score tied 4-4 and was able to make quick work of Baltimore.

The right-hander strikeout the side in his lone inning of work, needing only 15 pitches to get through the frame.

Frieri, who is 4 for 5 in save chances, has racked up six strikeouts over his last three appearances (four innings).