David Bednar Pitches Perfect Frame
David Bednar pitched a perfect inning to secure his sixth save in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Pittsburgh native landed ten of 14 pitches for strikes to notch back-to-back scoreless outings. Bednar was tasked with facing the top of the D-Backs lineup and quickly induced Corbin Carrol into a four-pitch strikeout before battling Geraldo Perdomo (fly out) and getting Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to chase on some high cheese to slam the door. The 30-year-old was sent down to the minors earlier this season after a poor showing to start the year, and was solid upon his return in mid-April. However, he's sporting a 4.66 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 11 May appearances. Bednar's strikeout rate is up in 2025 (32.4%), but it's a situation worth monitoring for now.
Source: ESPN
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