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Astros manager defends Erik Bedard's decision to remove himself

Erik Bedard was spectacular on Saturday, but he started to labor in the seventh inning despite a no-hitter.
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"I wouldn't have done what he did," Saunders said. "I would have done things different and I think a lot of people would have."

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