Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Giants silence Astros, Padres shut out Guardians
Briefly

The New York Yankees' early season winning streak was halted dramatically, conceding a late 4-2 lead to the Texas Rangers due to a costly grand slam by Mark Leiter Jr. Meanwhile, in the same league, the San Francisco Giants capitalized on strong pitching from Logan Webb, defeating the Houston Astros 3-1 and setting up for a potential sweep in the series. The undefeated San Diego Padres continued their hot start with a decisive 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, anchored by an impressive performance from pitcher Michael King.
Logan Webb's vintage performance stifled the Astros, allowing only one run while the Giants capitalized on the pitching struggles of Hayden Wesneski, ultimately winning 3-1.
The Yankees falter with a late-game collapse, losing their 4-2 lead due to Mark Leiter Jr.'s go-ahead grand slam given up, moving them down in the standings.
The Padres remain undefeated at 6-0, showcasing outstanding pitching with Michael King rebounding from a rough start to dominate against the Guardians.
Willy Adames' first significant contribution as a Giant was pivotal, driving in crucial runs that allowed San Francisco to secure the lead and their successful series.
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