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K-Rod bests Thigpen, sets record for saves in a season with 58

Associated Press

Saturday, September 13, 2008

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Francisco Rodriguez lifted his arms and head skyward, then sank to his knees. By striking out Raul Ibanez, the Angels' No. 57 had a new number: 58. K-Rod put himself in the record books with his 58th save this season, closing out the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 win over Seattle on Saturday night. "I knew it was going to be a really special moment, the way the fans cheered for me when I was coming in. It was amazing," Rodriguez said. "I haven't felt like this since we won the ...

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