The Yankees vs Padres showdown at Yankee Stadium on Monday turned into a frustrating night for New York, as weather conditions and bullpen issues led to a painful 4-3 loss. What started as a promising game for the Yankees quickly unraveled in the eighth inning amid rain delays and a soggy mound.
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Rainy Conditions Take a Toll on Devin Williams
Yankees reliever Devin Williams struggled to maintain his footing on a wet mound in the eighth inning, leading to control issues that proved costly. 
“I wasn’t just battling the hitter—I was battling the mound,” said Williams, who walked two batters before leaving with the bases loaded. His replacement, Luke Weaver, couldn’t stop the bleeding.
Padres Rally Behind Machado and Bogaerts
San Diego took full advantage of the situation. Manny Machado delivered a two-run double, followed by Xander Bogaerts’ clutch two-run single, flipping a 3-0 Yankees lead into a 4-3 deficit.
Weaver, who allowed his first earned run of the season, admitted that his fastballs “weren’t executed well enough” and blamed poor field conditions for the lapse.
Rodon Shines, but Bullpen Lets Him Down
Yankees starter Carlos Rodon pitched brilliantly, going 6.2 shutout innings with just one walk and five strikeouts. His effort lowered his ERA to an impressive 0.70 over his last four starts.
Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn’t preserve the lead, leaving Rodon with a no-decision.
Manager Boone Stands by Williams
Despite the meltdown, Yankees manager Aaron Boone still has faith in Williams. “The stuff’s there,” Boone said, expressing confidence that the right-hander will regain form.
Boone also explained why Fernando Cruz didn’t pitch the eighth, citing recent workload and the planned rotation.
Weather Woes Continue for the Yankees
The game was delayed by rain twice and played under miserable conditions. Rain began before the first pitch and intensified later, affecting both teams.
In the bottom of the fourth, with the Yankees leading 2-0, the game was halted as rain poured down and the tarp covered the field. The Yankees’ decision to start the game despite a grim forecast drew criticism.
Grisham and Volpe Add Offense, But Not Enough
Trent Grisham’s two-run homer in the third gave the Yankees early momentum, and Anthony Volpe added a run with a sixth-inning sac fly. Volpe returned after missing Sunday’s game due to a shoulder injury.
Despite solid offensive efforts, the Yankees couldn’t recover from the eighth-inning collapse.
What’s Next for the Yankees?
The Yankees, who have now lost three straight games, will send Clarke Schmidt to the mound Tuesday night to face Padres starter Michael King. The team will need to bounce back quickly to stay ahead in the standings.
