56 Greg Holland, RP

Royals closer Greg Holland came on to pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday in Anaheim. He was protecting a 9-5 lead in a non-save situation.

Holland made quick work of the Angels in a 1-2-3 frame. He needed 15 pitches and 11 went for strikes. His ERA is 3.21.

The Kansas City closer has seen spotty appearances of late. His last save came on May 1 against Tampa Bay. He has posted a win and a blown save since. Holland has 21 strikeouts over 14 innings with seven saves.

Royals closer Greg Holland nearly worked out of two bases-loaded jams in the ninth inning Monday against the White Sox for his eighth save, but instead he took his second blown save after Chicago tied the game 1-1. 

Holland loaded the bases with three consecutive singles to lead off the ninth inning. He induced Paul Konerko into a double play -- pitcher to catcher to first base -- before loading the bases again on a walk to Conor Gillaspie. Holland then got Alexei Ramirez to hit a soft grounder back up the middle, but second baseman Chris Getz bobbled the ball, which allowed the tying run to score. Jordan Danks was picked off third base as he tried to score on the play.

Holland was charged with one run on four hits and one walk. He had entered the game having tossed nine straight scoreless innings, recording six saves and 16 strikeouts in that span.

Royals closer Greg Holland picked up his first win Sunday against the White Sox. He worked a perfect 10th inning with the game tied and was rewarded with the victory when Alex Gordon hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the frame.

Holland, who lowered his ERA to 3.27, also struck out one in the 6-5 win.