Bednar struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday to record his fourth save of the season in a 1-0 victory over the White Sox.
The Pirates continue surpassing preseason expectations, posting a 6-3 record to start the season. As a result, Bednar has benefited, racking up four saves so far. The 28-year-old is uncontested as the Pirates' closer and has posted a 0.00 ERA and 7:0 K:BB through four innings pitched.