Erik Bedard, 2013

[OFFNY]

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The former Oriole pitched well out of the bullpen tonight. With 2 on, 2 out, 2 runs already in and the Rangers threatening for more, Bedard got the final out of the 6th inning to end Texas' threat, and preserve the lead.

Bedard then proceeded to pitch 3 additional shutout innings in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings to record the first save of his major league career.

ERIK BEDARD O(vs. RANGERS, 3/31) O(Opening Night)

IP:O 3.33 O(SAVE)

H:o. 1

R:O. 0

BB:. 0

SO:. 2

Pitches: 38 (26 Strikes, 12 Balls)

2013 ERA: 0.00

[Dipper9]

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The former Oriole pitched well out of the bullpen tonight. With 2 on, 2 out, 2 runs already in and the Rangers threatening for more, Bedard got the final out of the 6th inning to end Texas' threat, and preserve the lead.

Bedard then proceeded to pitch 3 additional shutout innings in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings to record the first save of his major league career.

ERIK BEDARD O(vs. RANGERS, 3/31) O(Opening Night)

IP:O 3.33 O(SAVE)

H:o. 1

R:O. 0

BB:. 0

SO:. 2

Pitches: 38 (26 Strikes, 12 Balls)

2013 ERA: 0.00

I watched this game last night. Good to have baseball officially back.

As for Bedard, I wish the man well, always liked him, but I STILL cannot believe the haul we got for him. Jones alone was a steal, and throw in Tillman and the others, and this could turn out to be one of the worst trades (for the Mariners) in the history of the game. Erik has done squat really since the trade.

[Frobby]

I will always root for the guy, except when he pitches against the Orioles. During some really bleak years, his starts were rays of sunshine. I'm really happy to see him get off to a good start for the Astros. Looking at pitch f/x, it's notable that his fastball topped out at 91.9 mph, and he only threw 4 curve balls in 38 pitches. http://www.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/pfx.php?month=3&day=31&year=2013&game=gid_2013_03_31_texmlb_houmlb_1%2F&pitchSel=407853&prevGame=gid_2013_03_31_texmlb_houmlb_1%2F&prevDate=331

[isestrex]

I will always root for the guy, except when he pitches against the Orioles. During some really bleak years, his starts were rays of sunshine. I'm really happy to see him get off to a good start for the Astros. Looking at pitch f/x, it's notable that his fastball topped out at 91.9 mph, and he only threw 4 curve balls in 38 pitches. http://www.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/pfx.php?month=3&day=31&year=2013&game=gid_2013_03_31_texmlb_houmlb_1%2F&pitchSel=407853&prevGame=gid_2013_03_31_texmlb_houmlb_1%2F&prevDate=331

Puzzling... I don't understand why his curve isn't thrown 60% of the time. I love that sweeping break that disappears at the righty's ankles.