Sat May 10 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Yankees Stage Thrilling Comeback Victory Over Padres in 10-Inning Thriller

**NEW YORK** – The New York Yankees pulled off a dramatic 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres in a 10-inning thriller Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium, showcasing their resilience and depth in a game that had it all.

Rookie J.C. Escarra delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly in his first career game-ending at-bat, sparking a wild on-field celebration from his ecstatic teammates. The moment capped off a remarkable comeback fueled by several key performances.

Trent Grisham, acquired in a December trade, smashed a game-tying home run off Padres reliever Jason Adam, his 10th of the season, surpassing his total from last year. This came after Cody Bellinger’s second-deck homer broke up Dylan Cease’s near no-hitter in the seventh inning.

The Padres briefly took the lead in the eighth, but the Yankees’ bullpen, specifically Devin Williams, stepped up in a crucial moment. Facing a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 10th with an automatic runner on second, Williams struck out Xander Bogaerts to escape the inning unscathed. Williams’ performance was particularly impressive given his recent struggles.

The Yankees’ pitching was anchored by Max Fried, who continued his stellar start to his Yankee career, holding the Padres to one run over seven strong innings with eight strikeouts. Manager Aaron Boone praised Fried’s command, calling it possibly his best performance of the year. Fried’s 1.05 ERA is currently the best in the American League.

The win was arguably the Yankees’ best of the season, highlighting their “fight and grit,” as Grisham described it. The game even featured a unique distraction: many fans in the stadium were simultaneously following the New York Knicks’ improbable comeback win in their NBA playoff game.

The victory marks an 8-0 record for the Yankees in games started by Max Fried. The team’s performance showcased the contributions of both established stars and promising newcomers, leaving the Yankees optimistic about their continued success.

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