Astros pitcher Erik Bedard made his first start Tuesday night against the Mariners and was sharp. He worked four scoreless innings, giving up just one hit while striking out three.

The left-hander also walked two but did not last long enough to earn a decision in a 16-9 win.

Bedard, who threw 66 pitches, has thrown 7 1/3 scoreless innings thus far while surrendering just two hits.

He earned the save on opening day by throwing 3 1/3 innings of relief.

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