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Collects 25th save Bednar gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Mets.

Impact The right-hander appears to be returning to form after getting tagged for five runs over three appearances earlier in August. Bedner's numbers on the season remain exceptional, and through 49.2 innings he sports a 1.99 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 60:15 K:BB while converting 25 of 28 save chances.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 24th save Bednar allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against Cincinnati. He struck out two and earned a save.

Impact Bednar gave up five runs over his previous three appearances but finally snapped out of the rut Sunday. He needed just 12 pitches to close out the 4-2 victory. Bednar has now converted 24 of his 27 save chances this season while registering a 2.03 ERA and a 59:15 K:BB through 48.2 frames.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows third save Bednar (3-2) took the loss and blew the save Tuesday as the Pirates fell 8-6 to Atlanta, coughing up three runs on three hits and two walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Entering the game to protect a 6-5 lead, Bednar had some bad luck -- a line drive by Travis d'Arnaud deflected off Ke'Bryan Hayes' glove and went for a double instead of the second out of the inning -- but once Atlanta's offense got rolling, the Bucs' closer seemed helpless to stop it. Two of Bednar's three blown saves this season have come in his last three appearances, and he's been tagged for runs in all three, but he still sports a 2.08 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 57:15 K:BB through 47.2 innings with a career-high 23 saves.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields run, earns save Bednar allowed a run on one hit and earned a save over Atlanta on Monday.

Impact For the first time this season, Bednar has allowed a run in consecutive appearances. His season ERA still sits at 1.54 with a 56:13 K:BB through 45 outings. Despite some recent shakiness, Bednar has converted 23 of 25 save chances this season, including 19 of his last 20.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Saturday Bednar blew a save opportunity against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits over one inning.

Impact Bednar got the ball in the ninth frame with Pittsburgh clinging to a 2-1 lead. He gave up a leadoff single, which resulted in a run when Sal Frelick followed with another single one out later. The blown save was just the second of the season for Bednar in 24 chances. He's been mostly dominant this year, posting a 1.38 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 56:13 K:BB over 44.2 innings.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 22nd save Bednar picked up the save Tuesday against the Tigers, striking out two in a clean ninth inning.

Impact While there was some talk Bednar could be moved at the trade deadline, the 28-year-old Pittsburgh native remained with the Pirates. Bednar hasn't blown a save since April 11 -- he's now 22-for-23 in save opportunities with a 1.24 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 56:13 K:BB across 43.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five-out save Bednar allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three across 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the save Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Bednar entered the game in the eighth inning with runners on first and second, but he struck out the final two batters of the inning to work out of the jam. He allowed two baserunners in the final frame but managed to induce a game-ending double play. Bednar has now allowed multiple baserunners in each of his last three outings, though he's still allowed only one earned run across 10.1 innings in July while maintaining a 15:8 K:BB.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 30, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Escapes with save No. 20 Bednar recorded his 20th save of the season Wednesday in a 3-2 win over the Padres, giving up one run on one hit, two walks and a hit by pitch while striking out two.

Impact The right-hander established a new career high in saves, topping the 19 he collected in 2022, but Bednar made things interesting by loading the bases with one out then issuing a free pass to Juan Soto on four pitches. Pitching around Soto worked out in the end, however, as Bednar retired the next two batters. The 28-year-old closer has seen his name mentioned in trade rumors due to his stellar 1.35 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 49:11 K:BB through 40 innings on the year, but the Pirates seem reluctant to move the Pittsburgh native, who's still under team control through 2026.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches out of trouble for save Bednar walked two and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Bednar loaded the bases with one out, but got Trey Cabbage to hit into a game-ending double play. This was the fourth time in his last nine appearances that Bednar's allowed multiple baserunners. The closer is up to 19 saves this season while maintaining an excellent 1.15 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 47:9 K:BB through 39 innings.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 18th save Bednar picked up the save in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the Guardians. He struck out one over a scoreless inning and did not allow any hits or walks.

Impact Bednar entered the game with a two-run lead in the top of the ninth and struck out Will Brennan on three straight pitches before quickly retiring the next two hitters to collect his 18th save of the season. The right-handed reliever needed only seven pitches to get through the inning and he's now converted each of his last 14 save opportunities. Bednar also has not allowed an earned run since June 9 against the Mets.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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Notches 17th save Bednar issued one walk in a scoreless inning Sunday, striking out two and earning a save against Arizona.

Impact Bednar coughed up two unearned runs in a loss Saturday but immediately bounced back with a solid outing Sunday. He's converted 13 straight save chances since his lone blown save May 11. Bednar lowered his season ERA to 1.27 with a stellar 42:6 K:BB through 35.1 frames.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Collects third win Bednar (3-0) allowed a hit and a walk and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Impact Bednar entered the contest with the Pirates down a run, but they rallied ahead for a 9-7 lead in the ninth inning. The closer stayed in to protect the lead, ending with 26 pitches (18 strikes). He's exceeded one inning in each of his last three appearances, though they've been spaced out well. Bednar has a 1.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB while adding 16 saves through 33 innings this season.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 15th save Bednar earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Marlins. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Impact After being shut out for eight innings, the Pirates struck for three runs in the top of the ninth, creating the save opportunity for Bednar. The right-hander retired the side in order on 20 pitches and has now successfully converted 11 straight save chances dating back to April 18. He holds a sparkling 1.61 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 28 innings this season and could bring a significant return to the Pirates at the trade deadline should the team elect to go that route.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 14th save Bednar picked up the save Sunday against the Mets, recording a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact After allowing two runs in mop-up work Friday, Bednar returned to form Sunday to close out the Pirates' 2-1 win. The two runs allowed in his last outing were the first Bednar had surrendered since May 22. The 28-year-old right-hander is now 14-for-15 in save chances with a stellar 1.78 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and an impeccable 31:1 K:BB through 25.1 innings. He's gone 20.1 innings since issuing a walk.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 5, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Records 13th save Bednar picked up the save in Sunday's 2-1 victory over St. Louis, tossing a scoreless ninth in which he allowed one hit and zero walks while striking out one.

Impact Bednar locked down the ninth inning for a second consecutive night and is now 13-for-14 in save opportunities this season. He's given up runs in just two of his 24 appearances and sports a 1.13 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 30:1 K:BB across 24 innings. The right-hander is just six saves away from tying his career-best mark, which he set last year during his first full season as a closer.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 12th save Bednar gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 12th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Cardinals. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The right-hander failed to fan a batter for only the second time in his last 16 appearances, but he still got the job done. Bednar has been one of baseball's top closers to begin 2023, converting 12 of 13 save chances with a 1.17 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 29:1 K:BB through 23 innings, and with the Pirates currently in contention for a division title in a wide-open NL Central, trade chatter around the 28-year-old has died down considerably even with arbitration approaching this winter.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 11th save Bednar gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 11th save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The right-hander continued a dominant run that has seen him convert seven straight save chances dating back to April 15 while posting a 21:0 K:BB and getting scored upon in only one of his 17 appearances during that time. Bednar is now tied for fourth in the National League in saves, three back of league leader Camilo Doval.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th save Bednar struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Bednar's last save came on April 29, as the Pirates' early success has largely dwindled throughout May. He's pitched eight times this month, allowing two runs on six hits with 11 strikeouts and no walks over eight innings, so he's at least provided solid work despite the lack of saves. For the season, the Pittsburgh closer has converted 10 of 11 save chances with a 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 28:1 K:BB through 21 innings.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in non-save situation Bednar allowed two earned runs on two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning of Monday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Bednar entered the game to begin the ninth inning with a 6-2 lead. He allowed a leadoff single and a subsequent two-run homer, though he managed to hold the lead for the Pirates. Bednar hasn't had a save opportunity since April 29 due to the team's struggles, though he is still the locked-in closer and has a 1.50 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP and 24:1 K:BB across 18 frames this season.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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