David Bednar gets five outs for Yankees win vs Dodgers
David Bednar earned the win for the New York Yankees after recording five outs across the eighth and ninth innings in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees closer stranded two inherited runners, then closed out a 2-1 victory after Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s go-ahead homer.
Key Takeaways
- David Bednar picked up the win with five outs in the eighth and ninth against the Dodgers.
- He entered a tie game with two runners on, stranded both, and finished after Chisholm's go-ahead homer.
- The outing was Bednar's second win this month, alongside two saves, on 32 pitches.
- He had a week off before the night and may be available again Monday.
What did David Bednar do in Sunday's win?
Per NBC Sports, David Bednar relieved Fernando Cruz with two on in a tie game in the eighth. He stranded both runners before Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead homer in the bottom of the inning.
In the ninth, Bednar walked Freddie Freeman in a 10-pitch at-bat to open the frame, then retired three batters in a row. The Yankees edged the Dodgers 2-1 in the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader. Fantasy and sports readers following late-inning leverage can also browse related alerts in our Fintech & Crypto Alerts category.
Why does this David Bednar outing matter?
The five-out win matters because Bednar handled a high-leverage mess, not a clean save chance. He protected a tie, left the inherited runners stranded, and still finished the game after New York took the lead.
NBC Sports notes it is Bednar's second win this month to go with two saves. Throwing 32 pitches after a week off stretches his recent workload, but that same rest may keep him available Monday if the Yankees need him again.
How does Bednar's recent form look after the win?
Earlier in July, Bednar also converted a save against the Nationals, allowing one hit with no walks in a scoreless ninth and striking out one, according to RotoWire. That report said he had converted eight straight save chances and was riding a 19-inning scoreless streak at the time, with a 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 45:12 strikeout-to-walk mark across 40 innings, plus 18 saves in 20 opportunities.
A Baseball Savant clip from that Nationals series also shows Bednar securing a save in a Yankees win. Against the Dodgers, the story was different: a multi-inning win in a one-run game rather than a standard ninth-inning close.
What should fantasy managers watch next for David Bednar?
Managers should note the 32-pitch total and the inherited-runner situation. Bednar got the win, not a save, but he still handled the highest leverage of the nightcap.
If New York leans on him again Monday after the week off, his recent multi-inning usage becomes the main availability question. For now, the headline is clear: David Bednar got five outs, stranded traffic, and earned the win in relief as the Yankees beat the Dodgers 2-1.