David Bednar allowed one run and got the save against the Blue Jays on Monday.
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David Bednar earned his 11th save against the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing one run in a tense ninth inning. The Pirates closer struck out two batters and got Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to ground out to secure the win, bouncing back after blowing a save against the Mets the previous day.
Bednar picked up his 11th save against the Blue Jays on Monday, but it wasn't without suspense. With a two-run lead, the 31-year-old right-hander walked Ernie Clement to start the ninth inning. Jesus Sanchez promptly entered the game and hit an RBI double. Bednar then struck out two of the next three hitters before getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to ground out to end the game. While it was a tightrope walk, Bednar bounced back after blowing his second save against the Mets on Sunday.