Yankees’ Rain-Soaked Loss to Giants Raises Concerns Over Game Conditions

Bronx, New York – April 11, 2025

The New York Yankees’ 9-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night was marred by treacherous weather conditions that endangered player safety and exposed a lack of foresight from the team’s decision-makers. The game, played in a torrential downpour at Yankee Stadium, never should have started, according to manager Aaron Boone and bench coach Brad Ausmus.

While the Yankees opted to press on despite the heavy rain, the conditions quickly proved too hazardous, resulting in a game that could have been postponed earlier for the safety of both teams.

“[Ausmus] and I were just talking, and that’s probably the worst conditions we’ve ever experienced,” Boone said. “And we’ve been doing this a long time.”

As the game continued under worsening conditions, Boone and other staff members grew increasingly concerned. Rookie pitcher Yoendrys Gómez struggled with control, and his fastball velocity dipped, a worrying sign for player safety. Gómez’s average fastball speed fell to 90.1 mph, down 3 mph from his usual speed, leading to multiple walks and a concerning lack of control.

Boone said he pleaded with third-base umpire Lance Barksdale to call the game before the rain worsened, but the game pressed on despite mounting issues. Yankees catcher Austin Wells echoed the concerns, noting that the rain made pitching particularly difficult and caused erratic pitch control, including some dangerous high and inside throws.

Looking ahead to Saturday, the forecast calls for more rain, with showers expected to begin an hour after the 3:05 p.m. first pitch, continuing for several hours. Temperatures are expected to stay below 40 degrees, raising further questions about whether the game should go on as planned.

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Pitching Probables:

Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-0, 2.38 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)
Yankees: Will Warren (0-0, 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, nine strikeouts)

The Yankees, who have gone 4-3 at home, will look to rebound against a Giants team riding a five-game road winning streak. New York has been solid offensively when recording eight or more hits but struggles overall with a 5.49 ERA in the past 10 games. The Giants (6-1 on the road) come into the game with a 2.53 ERA over their last 10.

Top Performers:

• Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with six home runs and a .776 slugging percentage.

• Paul Goldschmidt has been consistent for the Giants, hitting .342 with two doubles and an RBI in the past 10 games.

• Jung Hoo Lee has been a force for San Francisco, contributing seven doubles, a triple, and a home run.

Last 10 Games:

• Yankees: 4-6, .237 batting average, 5.49 ERA

• Giants: 8-2, .234 batting average, 2.53 ERA