Boone’s decision, like most he’s made these days, backfired with Williams allowing two runs to send the Yankees to a fifth straight loss in their 2-0 setback. Williams is now 3-4 with a ghastly 5.44 ERA and has allowed runs in six of eight appearances in the second half, including four straight, to post a 9.39 ERA in this stretch.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone may want to consult Chamberlain, especially after Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the Texas Rangers. Boone inserted Devin Williams, fresh off blowing a save one night earlier, into a scoreless eighth-inning game. Williams subsequently allowed two runs, dooming the third-place Yankees to their fifth straight loss.