1.   However, those middle relievers still must hold a lead for the closer -- which is becoming more and more difficult in these days of skyrocketing earned run averages.

2.   The setup reliever holds the lead.

3.   Three Minnesota relievers held the Mariners scoreless.

4.   Three Philadelphia relievers held the Rockies without a hit for the final four innings.

5.   Three relievers held the Padres to two hits in the final three innings.

6.   Three relievers held the Reds to two hits the rest of the way.

7.   Two relievers held the Rockies hitless the final two innings.