The New York Yankees faced challenges after Clay Holmes stepped down from the closer role, but they found success with Luke Weaver as the new ninth-inning pitcher. To enhance their bullpen for long-term stability, they traded several players to acquire Devin Williams and Fernando Cruz. Initially, Williams struggled, raising concerns among fans, but he bounced back impressively, boasting multiple scoreless appearances, including a standout performance against the Royals where he showcased his pitching prowess.
After giving up three runs across 21.2 innings all of last year, Williams had already given up five through his first four games with the Yankees.
He looks to steal a strike on the low inside corner with a first-pitch changeup. Melendez can do nothing but take this pitch... it lands about a ball below the zone.
After just missing out on a called first pitch strike, Williams targets the outside edge with a heater to get back in the count... It's also Williams' fastest pitch of the season at 96 mph.
This is where the cat-and-mouse game begins. Does he fight back with another heater, or will he gamble with an off-speed offering?
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