David Bednar’s blown save leads to crushing Yankees loss in extras

The New York Yankees suffered a crushing extra-innings loss on May 17, 2026, as reliever David Bednar blew a save opportunity. Rookie pitcher Elmer Rodríguez delivered the best start of his young MLB career, holding the Mets to one run while pitching into the fifth inning against Freddy Peralta. The loss capped what was described as an awful road trip for the Yankees.