A day after blown save, Yanks' Bednar escapes messy 9th by 'digging deep, getting a little gritty'
David Bednar faced a challenging ninth inning but managed to secure a win for the Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays. After a previous blown save, Bednar threw a series of splitters to get out of a tight situation. His resilience was key in preserving the Yankees' 7-6 victory.
- ▪David Bednar threw three consecutive splitters to strike out George Springer in a critical moment.
- ▪The Yankees had previously lost to the Mets after Bednar allowed a tying three-run homer.
- ▪Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Bednar's ability to handle pressure situations.
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