The Yankees pulled off a wild 14-inning win that ended around 3 a.m. Holder put in two solid innings to seal it, earning the game ball from Higgy. Voit gave a typical postgame quote about being a meathead who lifts people up. Peraza let out a big “woo” after the final out, clearly relieved. Higgy joked with Wells about his pitching experience, and Wells said he last pitched just last year. Larry Rothschild told Aaron Boone the bullpen was thin, but Boone decided to push on, knowing how important the game was. Loáisiga came in fresh and held things down late.
Postgame rituals were in full swing. Peraza got the rare “double tap,” the team’s nod to a player of the game. Judge gave him one too, sealing the honor. The energy in the clubhouse was light despite the late hour. Jason Zillo, wearing his usual denim jacket, told Gio Urshela he had to do a TV interview. That led to a strange moment with Marlin, the translator, introducing himself awkwardly despite Gio knowing him. Gio wasn’t having it, telling Marlin to leave him alone. It was the kind of chaotic win that sticks out in a long season.