Yankees' Devin Williams Strikes Out Pete Alonso in Key Subway Series Win

Devin Williams, now serving as the Yankees' setup man, delivered a dominant performance against Pete Alonso and the Mets, striking out Alonso and two other batters in a perfect eighth inning during a recent Subway Series game. This outing was particularly significant as it marked a turnaround from their last encounter in the 2024 NL wild-card series, where Alonso hit a go-ahead home run off Williams when he was the Brewers' closer. Since being traded to New York, Williams struggled initially but has shown strong resilience, recording his fourth straight scoreless outing and seventh in eight appearances, with improved command and pitch depth praised by Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Williams acknowledged the previous playoff home run was on his mind but focused on the present, emphasizing his recent consistency and adaptation to his new role. The Yankees have no immediate plans to move him back to closer, given Luke Weaver's strong performance, but Williams' recent form suggests he remains a key bullpen asset. His redemption story highlights both his mental toughness and the Yankees' successful acquisition in strengthening their late-inning pitching.