Yovani Gallardo’s first relief appearance since the 2008 playoffs turned out well Friday when he closed out the Mariners’ 13-3 victory over Houston by pitching three scoreless innings.
Gallardo also recorded his first professional save since 2005, when he was pitching for Lo-A West Virginia in the Milwaukee system.
This is not the role that Gallardo wants. He has long been a workhorse starting pitcher and averaged 31 starts per season over the previous eight seasons.
But…
"We all know things weren’t going the way I expected this year," he said. "It’s just one of those things that happen.