Yankees' Devin Williams Struggles Continue in 10-Inning Loss to Astros

The Yankees suffered a 5-3 loss to the Astros in 10 innings at Yankee Stadium, with Devin Williams struggling again as the closer. Williams entered the 10th inning amid boos and immediately faltered by allowing the automatic runner on second to advance on a wild pitch, followed by an RBI single and a two-run homer by Taylor Trammell, which sealed the game. Despite the Yankees' offense tying the game in the sixth inning and a late rally in the bottom of the 10th, they fell short due to Williams' continued performance issues, including a 5.73 ERA and four home runs allowed in his last eight games. Manager Aaron Boone is reportedly looking for ways to ease Williams out of the closer role as the team battles for a playoff spot, having lost six of their last seven games and struggling in extra-inning situations. The loss deepened fan frustration at Yankee Stadium, especially with boos directed at both Williams and Astros veteran Jose Altuve. Meanwhile, the Yankees' pitching staff had kept the game close until the 10th, but Williams' inability to maintain composure in high-leverage situations remains a critical concern.