New York Yankees' David Bednar Joins Hall of Famer in Rare Team History

The trade deadline acquisition helped the Yankees beat the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

New York Yankees relief pitcher David Bednar (53) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on Aug 4. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon, halting a five-game losing streak. With the win, New York remains in possession of the third and final wild card spot in the American League.

They are 1.5 games ahead of Texas for the final spot, and one game behind the Seattle Mariners for the No. 2 spot.

The Yankees mustered only six hits, with Paul Goldschmidt providing a home run in the seventh inning. On the mound, Mark Leiter Jr. earned the win, while new trade acquisition David Bednar picked up the save - and made some history.

Per @nyyankeesstats on social media:

David Bednar is the first Yankee pitcher to record 5+ outs all via a strikeout in a save since Goose Gossage on 5/14/1982 at Oakland

David Bednar is the first Yankee pitcher to record 5+ outs all via a strikeout in a save since Goose Gossage on 5/14/1982 at Oakland

— New York Yankees Stats (@nyyankeesstats) August 6, 2025

Gossage, a Hall of Famer, spent 22 years in the big leagues with the Chicago White Sox, Yankees, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Rangers, Mariners and San Francisco Giants. He went 124-107 with a 3.01 career ERA, also saving 310 games. He led the major leagues in saves in two separate seasons while also earning nine All-Star appearances.

The 30-year-old Bednar is now 2-5 with a 2.55 ERA, while registering 18 saves between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Yankees. He's struck out 59 batters in 42.1 innings.

The Yankees will be off on Thursday before opening a massive series with the Houston Astros. First pitch on Friday is set for 7:05 p.m. ET as Hunter Brown (HOU) pitches against Cam Schlittler (NYY).

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