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NL Central Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
26-18 6-4 L1
25-21 4-6 L2
21-25 4-6 W2
19-25 4-6 W1
19-26 3-7 L1

2024 Pitching

STATS W
Wins
L
Losses
ERA
Earned Run Average
SO
Strikeouts
BB
Base on Balls (Walk)
WHIP
Walks and Hits Allowed Per Inning
Regular Season 2 2 7.94 21 5 1.35

Top David Bednar News

  • Pirates' David Bednar: Nails down ninth save

    Bednar picked up the save against the Cubs on Thursday, pitching a perfect ninth inning while striking out one.

    Bednar entered the game to protect a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and needed only eight pitches to retire the side and secure his ninth save of the season. The right-handed reliever has converted each of his last eight save attempts and carries a 2.57 ERA in May to go along with a 6:2 K:BB. Bednar has also recorded at least one strikeout in three straight appearances and in six of seven appearances overall this month.

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  • Pirates' David Bednar: Notches eighth save

    Bednar struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Brewers on Monday.

    Bednar retired the middle of Milwaukee's lineup in order to finish off the 8-6 win. He's converted eight of his 11 save chances this season, including seven in a row. However, he's registered a 6.94 ERA over his last 12 appearances since blowing a save chance against Detroit on April 9. Bednar has given up just one run over his last five frames and appears to be settling back into his usual groove.

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  • Pirates' David Bednar: Collects seventh save

    Bednar gave up a run on two hits in the ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 10-9 win over the Cubs.

    The right-hander made things interesting, giving up back-to-back hits to begin the ninth and allowing the tying run to get to third base with two outs, but Bednar escaped the jam. He's converted his last six save chances but has been volatile while doing it, getting tagged for runs in five of 11 appearances over that stretch while posting an 8.38 ERA and 12:3 K:BB through 9.2 innings. Bednar still has a grip on the Pirates' closer role and there is incentive to keep him in the ninth inning and build his trade value.

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  • Pirates' David Bednar: Earns sixth save

    Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday against the Rockies.

    Bednar allowed a two-out double but otherwise looked sharp for the second consecutive day as he earned his sixth save Sunday, dropping his ERA to 9.69 and WHIP to 1.46 in the process. Despite the scoreless effort, the Pirates' stopper has allowed at least one run in seven of his 15 appearances this season. Pirate fans and fantasy managers alike hope these last two performances against the listless Rockies will serve as a momentum boost for Bednar, who entered the season as one of the top closers in baseball.

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  • Pirates' David Bednar: Scoreless inning to earn win

    Bednar (2-2) didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Saturday against the Rockies.

    Bednar entered in the ninth inning of a scoreless game and held the Rockies in check. It was a needed positive outing, as he entered Saturday having given up runs in each of his last three appearances. Bednar has an ugly 10.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 12 frames for the season, though there is no indication that he's in danger of losing the closer role.

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  • Pirates' David Bednar: Records fifth save

    Bednar earned the save against the Giants on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out three over one inning.

    Bednar entered the game with a three-run lead in the bottom of the 10th and surrendered a two-run shot to Jorge Soler in the leadoff at-bat to make it 4-3. The reliever also allowed an infield single in the frame but managed to work his way through it, getting all his outs by way of strikeout. Bednar has now converted each of his last four save attempts, though he's also allowed at least one run in back-to-back appearances, leaving him with a dreadful 13.50 ERA in April.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-1, 250 lbs
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
Age: 29
Experience: 5
Bats/Throws: L, R