Colome thriving as Rays’ closer

ST. PETERSBURG — Alex Colome has stepped up to fill a need, and he’s done so in admirable fashion.

After converting a save in four consecutive games, the second pitcher in club history to do so, the Rays’ closer had the night off Monday in Seattle, allowing a moment for reflection about how effective the right-hander has been this season.

Colome stepped into the closer’s role once the news broke during Spring Training that Brad Boxberger would be out until at least mid-May or early June due to abductor surgery.

Colome’s save in the Rays’ 3-1 win over the Angels on Sunday moved him to nine saves in nine chances this season.

“I feel comfortable … It’s fun to be the closer for the first time in my career,” said Colome. “Makes me feel happy that I can go out and do the best job that I can do.”

Colome allowed that he’s been using primarily a fastball and a cutter, noting: “It’s only one inning.”

The Dominican native said …

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