The New York Yankees just defeated one of the best teams in the league in walk-off fashion. The Yanks dropped Game 1 against the San Diego Padres, but they fought back in Game 2 and clinched the series with the help of J.C. Escarra.
The Yanks were tied 3-3 and were forced to enter an extra inning. Devin Williams stepped in on the mound and struck out Xander Bogaerts with the bases loaded. The team’s bullpen did a fantastic job of preventing the Padres from scoring.
J.C. Escarra recorded a sacrifice fly deep to left field and drove in Jasson Dominguez. Yankees fans were on their feet celebrating their impressive victory. Fans took to social media to praise the team for their performance.
Walk it off, J.C. pic.twitter.com/qbc0mx19kd
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 8, 2025
Here are some fan reactions from X.
“Definitely don’t feel threatened by the bum ass Padres, they need to move over to the weak a**AL now,” one fan wrote.
Definitely don’t feel threatened by the bum ass Padres, they need to move over to the weak ass AL now
— Rowdy (@SimplyJustKing) May 8, 2025
“Rare Boone good decision,” one fan responded.
Rare Boone good decision
— Julio (@RasheeTouchdown) May 8, 2025
“Good for Escarra!! Let’s go, winning a series against San Diego is brilliant. Also Williams finally did good, LGY,” another fan wrote.
Good for Escarra!! Let’s go, winning a series against San Diego is brilliant. Also Williams finally did good, LGY
— Luke1688 (@Lukey8161816) May 8, 2025
“Happy for JC coming through in a big spot,” another fan wrote.
Happy for JC coming through in a big spot
— KevHead (@kevhead8888) May 8, 2025
“J. C. Escarra NY Yankees Legend,“ one fan said.
J. C. Escarra NY Yankees Legend
— Daniel Benjamin Martin (@BabyBiird) May 8, 2025
“Perfect ABs w the bunt and JC w this sac fly,” one fan chipped in.
perfect ABs w the bunt and JC w this sac fly
— frank (@franklin_r10) May 8, 2025
Way to get the job done JC!
— Donnie – 〽️ (@DonDizzz) May 8, 2025
Yankees To Take On Oakland Athletics With Will Warren On The Mound
The Yanks will travel to Sutter Health Park to take on the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series. Will Warren will take the nod for the team against Osvaldo Bido. Warren’s 2025 season has not been great with a 5.65 ERA and a 2-1 record.
Bido is slightly better with a 2-2 record and a 4.71 ERA. The Athletics have improved their performance and are sitting in the second spot in the AL West with a 20-18 record. The A’s have improved their ranking from No.17 to No. 12 in the week 6 MLB power rankings. The Yankees are holding a 21-16 record and are at the top of the AL East.