Yankees Lose Sixth of Seven Games After Devin Williams' Costly Blown Save vs Astros

The New York Yankees suffered a 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Houston Astros, largely due to reliever Devin Williams' poor performance in the 10th inning, where he allowed crucial runs including a two-run homer by Taylor Trammell. Despite Williams' struggles throughout the season, including a 5.73 ERA and recent blown saves, Yankees manager Aaron Boone chose to use him in a high-pressure situation, citing limited bullpen options due to other pitchers' workloads. Williams himself admitted to his difficulties, saying, "I’m not making pitches. It’s pretty simple. I stink right now." Boone defended his decision, emphasizing the need to use available players and expressing hope that Williams could regain consistency. However, fans and media criticized Boone's bullpen management, suggesting alternative pitchers like Tim Hill or Mark Leiter Jr. might have been better choices. The loss marked the Yankees’ sixth defeat in seven games, tightening the race for the final American League Wild Card spot and increasing pressure on Boone to improve bullpen strategy.