Angels' manager Mike Scioscia has been accused by some of padding Francisco Rodriguez's statistics by bringing the closer into Tuesday night's game with a 7-3 lead and two on in the ninth inning. Rodriguez needed four pitches to strike out Raul Ibanez for his 46th save, moving him to within 11 of Bobby Thigpen's single-season record of 57 saves, set in 1990. Because the tying run was on deck, it was a save situation. "I find that to be questioning our integrity," Scioscia said, a hint of ire in his voice. "Everything we do is what's best for the team. If the closer is available, why wouldn't you use him if the situation dictates the game needs to be closed out? Why wouldn't you?"