Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes (23) congratulates relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
It had seemed that Lou Trivino would be the least of the Oakland A’s worries down the stretch. Although the bullpen, Trivino included, had been overworked, he had continued to plug right along, proving to be a solid closer throughout the season. With questions about the rotation, and the offense being sporadic at best, Trivino’s presence in the ninth inning was a godsend.