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White Sox closer David Robertson worked a perfect ninth inning to record his 23rd save of the season on Tuesday. Robertson struck out a batter and needed just 11 pitches to retire the side in order and preserve the 3-0 win over the Angels.

This was Robertson's first save opportunity (and third appearance) since July 27. He is 23-for-28 in save chances this season.

Angels left-hander Hector Santiago pitched fairly well on Tuesday, but was ultimately left with his sixth loss of the season. Santiago allowed three runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out four. But the Angels' offense was shutdown by Carlos Rodon, as the White Sox blanked the Angles 3-0.

Santiago (7-6) gave up a pair of runs in the fourth, before allowing a solo home run to Trayce Thompson in the fifth, accounting for all the damage against him. Still, he needed 92 pitches to get through his outing, and was given no run support in this one.

Santiago has seen mixed results lately, going 2-2 with a 4.32 ERA over his past six starts. 

Athletics pitcher Kendall Graveman saw his winless streak extend to a sixth straight start with a loss to Toronto on Tuesday. 

Since his last win on July 4, Graveman is 0-4 with two no-decisions. He gave up four runs in 4 2/3 innings. It's the fifth start in the last six that Graveman has given up three or more runs, although only two were earned on Tuesday.

Graveman failed to last five innings for the second time in four starts.  

The Rangers recalled pitcher Keone Kela on Tuesday, reports MLB.com. Kela produced a 3.30 ERA over 43 2/3 innings earlier this season.

To make room for Kela, the Rangers optioned pitcher Luke Jackson to Triple-A. Jackson never appeared in a game for the Rangers during his brief call up.

It remains to be seen if the recent struggles of Mariners closer Carson Smith are over, but he certainly appears to be back on track.

Smith managed his third straight scoreless outing Sunday against Texas to nail down his 12th save. He allowed a leadoff infield single to Rougned Odor, but retired the next three to shut it down.

The Rangers will open their three-game series at Minnesota on Tuesday with pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the mound, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Gallardo will be followed by Nick Martinez on Wednesday and Cole Hamels will wrap up the series Thursday.

Rays pitcher Brad Boxberger pitched a perfect ninth inning to close the door on the Mets on Saturday.

Boxberger earned his 28th save of the season during the 5-4 win. He now has a 3.52 ERA. 

Astros starter Collin McHugh dropped to 13-6 on the season with a loss to Oakland on Saturday. The loss snapped a personal four-decision win streak, as McHugh tasted defeat for the first time since July 10. 

McHugh allowed two runs on five hits. It's the fourth time in five starts he's given up two or fewer runs, and it's the fewest hits he's allowed since surrendering four in his last loss. 

McHugh struck out eight, his most since June 28. 

Athletics starter Jesse Chavez snapped a two-decision losing streak and won for just the second time in the last seven decisions. 

Chavez allowed one run on six hits over seven innings, his longest start since June 17. He walked a season-high four and struck out four, improving his record to 6-11.  

After a stellar first start with his new team, Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris had a rough time against the Red Sox on Friday. The young left-hander allowed five runs on nine hits over just 3 1/3 innings, as Boston topped Detroit 7-2. Norris needed 83 pitches to record 10 outs, and never really had much working in this one.

Norris (2-2, 4.24 ERA) gave up two runs in the very first inning, and then allowed a two-run home run to David Ortiz in the third. 

Norris was coming off one of his finest starts as a big-leaguer his last time out, as he allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings against the Orioles. Friday was just his big-league second start since the end of April.