Unfortunately for him and the team, he went down with an injury in the month of June. Since coming back, he had 13 consecutive starts, achieving a 2-0 record with a 4.38 ERA.
Bash was then moved to the Bisons bullpen and proved to have found a home there as he posted a 0.89 WHIP and an astounding 2.66 ERA in his 11 relief appearances. Due to his efforts, he was named the teams best pitcher.