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Safe at home: Bednar's rise rare bright spot for Pirates

Reliever David Bednar has revived his career with his hometown team.
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Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrates with catcher Jacob Stallings after striking out the side in the ninth inning to preserve a win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar has revived his career with his hometown team. 

Bednar arrived in Pittsburgh last January as part of a deal that sent starter Joe Musgrove to the Padres. 

The 26-year-old from the northern Pittsburgh suburbs has evolved into one of the team's most dependable relievers. 

Bednar entered the final week of the season with a 3-1 record and a 2.11 ERA in 60 appearances. 

He has been named the team's pitcher of the year. 

Bednar says he hopes to keep the momentum going into next season.

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