Bryan Abreu pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for his ninth save Thursday against the A’s.

Josh Hader threw 44 pitches Wednesday, so he was obviously down tonight. Fortunately, Abreu got the job done, getting the final out in the eighth to protect a 6-5 lead and then retiring three out of four batters with a two-run lead in the ninth. It’s his ninth save to go along with 16 holds. In spite of a very discouraging start to the season, he’s set to enter free agency as one of the top relievers available this winter.