Trivino earned a save against the Astros on Monday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one batter over one inning.
Trivino entered in the ninth inning with Oakland holding a three-run lead, and he gave up a one-out solo homer to Chas McCormick. Things continued to get dicey from there, as two of the next three batters singled to put the tying run on base. However, the right-hander struck out Jeremy Pena to end the game and notch his ninth save. Trivino hasn't exactly been a pillar of consistency -- he allowed five earned runs over his past 5.2 innings -- but with seven saves in eight chances since June 25, he has been able to hold down the closer's role for the Athletics.