The New York Yankees suffered a gut-wrenching 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night, unraveling in a rain-soaked eighth inning that left Yankee Stadium in disbelief. Reliever Devin Williams, recently removed from the closer role, entered with a 3-0 lead but struggled with command, walking two and giving up a single to load the bases before being pulled with two outs
Manager Aaron Boone turned to Luke Weaver, who had not allowed an earned run all season. But the Padres pounced: Manny Machado ripped a two-run double, and Xander Bogaerts followed with a two-run single, flipping the game in San Diego’s favor Three runs were charged to Williams, whose ERA ballooned to 10.0, while Weaver took his first loss of the year
Starter Carlos Rodón’s 6 2/3 shutout innings were wasted as the Yankees dropped their third straight game. Padres manager Mike Shildt and star Fernando Tatis Jr. were ejected during the rally, adding to the drama
The Yankees’ bullpen woes continue to raise questions, with Williams and Weaver both searching for answers as the season heats up.
