Padres Steal Victory from Yankees in Rainy Affair: Grisham's Homer Not Enough
Yankee Stadium, NY - In a game marked by intermittent rain and late-inning drama, the San Diego Padres rallied to defeat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Monday, May 5, 2025. A strong pitching performance by Carlos Rodón was ultimately undone by bullpen struggles, while the Padres capitalized with timely hits in the eighth inning.
The game remained scoreless through the early innings, with both starting pitchers in command. The Yankees broke the deadlock in the bottom of the third when Trent Grisham, facing his former team, launched a two-run home run into the right-field seats, also scoring Jorbit Vivas. The long ball gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead.
New York extended their lead to 3-0 in the sixth. Paul Goldschmidt singled, stole second, and advanced to third on a throwing error by Padres catcher Elias Díaz. Anthony Volpe then drove him in with a sacrifice fly to left field.
Rodón cruised through 6.2 innings, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out five. However, the Padres mounted a comeback in the eighth against the Yankees bullpen. After Devin Williams walked a batter and gave up a single, Manny Machado delivered a two-run double to left field, scoring Tyler Wade and Brandon Lockridge. Xander Bogaerts then followed with a two-run single, driving in Luis Arraez and Machado to give the Padres a 4-3 lead.
Robert Suárez closed out the game for the Padres, securing a 4-3 victory. Luke Weaver took the loss for the Yankees, while Ryan Bergert earned the win for San Diego.
Key Moments and Highlights
- Cody Bellinger's Sliding Catch: Bellinger made a spectacular sliding catch in left field during the early innings.
- Xander Bogaerts' Throw: Bogaerts threw out Aaron Judge at home, preventing a run.
- Trent Grisham's Home Run: Grisham's two-run shot gave the Yankees an early lead.
- Manny Machado's Two-Run Double: Machado's double in the eighth inning sparked the Padres' comeback.
- Ejections: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Padres manager Mike Shildt were ejected in the eighth inning.
Game Statistics
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Yankees | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Individual Stats
Padres:
- Manny Machado: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI
- Xander Bogaerts: 2-3, 2 RBI
- Nick Pivetta: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
Yankees:
- Trent Grisham: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI
- Carlos Rodón: 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K
- Paul Goldschmidt: 2-4
Videos
Trent Grisham's two-run home run
Manny Machado's two-run double
Full Game Highlights
Fan Perspective
The Yankees' faithful are understandably frustrated with the bullpen's performance. One fan lamented, "Worthless Williams did it again, blowing another game as he has now given up 13 earned runs this season, the same amount of runs he gave up in 2023-24 combined." They also criticized the managerial decision to bring in Williams, questioning why Fernando Cruz wasn't kept in the game after a dominant performance.
What's Next?
The Yankees and Padres will continue their series on Tuesday, May 6, with Clarke Schmidt scheduled to pitch for the Yankees against former Yankee Michael King for the Padres. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.
