"After Frank Francisco picked up Tuesday's save with a 10-pitch ninth inning, Rangers manager Ron Washington quickly sought to dispel any controversy over who the Rangers' closer would be.

Washington was asked directly: "Who is your closer?"

"Neftali Feliz," Washington responded.

Then, he hedged slightly.

"But that doesn't mean that Frankie isn't going to get some chances in the ninth inning," Washington said. "Because he will.""