Devin Williams saved his first game with the New York Yankees by a whisker. Acquired from Milwaukee in December, the bearded All-Star closer loaded the bases with no outs against his former team and allowed a sacrifice fly,

As Yelich whiffed at a high, inside, 95-mph fastball for the last pitch of the game, the typically soft-spoken Williams pumped his arms and let out a roar. Yankees catcher Austin Wells then ran toward the mound for a hug before the Bombers shook hands.

For as much as Devin Williams tried to soak in the occasion, Opening Day felt off to him. The new Yankees closer, who was acquired via trade from the Milwaukee Braves over the winter, looked across the infield and up the third-base line during pregame introductory ceremonies only to see his