Pitching in a less stressful sixth inning designed to help boost his confidence, Devin Williams looked like a better pitcher during the Yankees’ 7-1 loss to the Astros in The Bronx. Williams struck out the side — Chas McCormick, Jeremy Peña and Carlos Correa — on his 11 pitches (10 strikes).

Aaron Boone's decision to pitch struggling Yankees reliever Devin Williams in the 10th inning of Friday's series opener against the Houston Astros backfired.

Former Yankees Pitcher Flabbergasted by Aaron Boone’s Latest Devin Williams Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Having split part of his career between the bullpen and starting rotation, we feel comfortable trusting ex-New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain’s judgment on when and when not to use relievers.