With Devin Williams struggling and Aaron Boone expressing an openness to letting other relievers close , David Bednar made a convincing case for the job in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Bednar, acquired from the Pirates last week, recorded a five-out, five-strikeout save in the victory, helping the Yankees avoid a sweep while maintaining the American League’s third wild card spot. The right-hander worked around two walks and some questionable calls while throwing a season-high 42 pitches in the process.

Bednar also survived a mound visit from Aaron Boone, who planned on pulling the pitcher for Camilo Doval for the final out. But Bednar convinced his manager to leave him in the game during the brief visit. With his new manager’s trust earned, Bednar went on to fan Adolis Garcí

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