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David Bednar Named to All-Star Game

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Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) June 3, 2023 David Hague/Pirates Prospects

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will now have two representatives in the 2023 All-Star game. Relief pitcher David Bednar has been added to the National League squad as a replacement. He joins starting pitcher Mitch Keller, who was named to the team on Sunday.

This is Bednar’s second straight All-Star selection. He is 2-0, 1.44 in 31.1 innings this year, with 37 strikeouts and an 0.89 WHIP. He has picked up saves in 16 of his 31 appearances, with just one blown save. He’s credited with 1.4 WAR so far this season.

The All-Star game takes place a week from tonight in Seattle.

Here’s the locker room announcement from manager Derek Shelton:

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