New Yankees closer David Bednar gets the call for some pennant race Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

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Q: As a closer, do you need to consider yourself the baddest guy on the field?

A: I think there’s certainly an element of it. It’s the competition factor. It’s you vs. that hitter, and in any given day, it’s who comes out on top.

Q: Why don’t you fear failure in that role?

A: You can’t. If you fear failure I think you’re pitching scared. You always have to be on the attack.

Q: What kind of a rush is it in the ninth inning when you’re about to close a game?

A: It’s certainly special, esp

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