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Devin Williams’ Latest Collapse Costs Yankees in 10th-Inning Loss to Astros

Continued use of struggling reliever Devin Williams in extra innings underscores the Yankees’ thin late-game options.

Carlos Correa connects for the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning of the Astros' 5-3 win Friday at Yankee Stadium.
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Overview

  • A wild pitch by Williams allowed automatic runner Jose Altuve to move to third and preceded a go-ahead single by Carlos Correa and a two-run homer by Taylor Trammell in the 10th inning.
  • The defeat marked the Yankees’ sixth loss in seven games and worsened their extra-inning record to 3-8 on the season.
  • Trade deadline pickup David Bednar has emerged as a reliable option, logging a two-inning scoreless outing on August 6 and earning praise from Aaron Boone.
  • Boone said heavy workloads for Bednar and Mark Leiter Jr. left him with limited bullpen choices, prompting his decision to turn to Williams.
  • New York’s bullpen volatility has mirrored a broader downturn since June 13, during which the team has gone 19-30 and slipped in the wild-card standings.