Sean Doolittle earned his second save of the season in Friday's victory over the Rangers. It was Doolittle, not Grant Balfour, who was called upon to protect a one-run advantage. Don't read too much into it though, as Balfour was up and ready in the bullpen. A's manager Bob Melvin indicated he wanted Doolittle in there to face the left-handed hitters coming up, and didn't want to waste him for just one hitter.