See Also New York Yankees If he is finished managing and gets tired of broadcasting, perhaps Joe Girardi has a future in fortune telling. Girardi, the former Marlins, Yankees and Phillies manager, foreshadowed a rare poor outing from Luke Weaver during the YES Network broadcast literally moments before the standout reliever allowed the go-ahead homer in . Weaver, who yielded three runs acro s his first 24 appearances of the season, gave up two runs in the eighth inning and took the lo s in his first Jake Meyers Jersey game after coming off the injured list with a strained left hamstring. When a guy doesnt pitch for 17 days, you preferably try to give him a little bit of a softer landing, Girardi said right before Weaver fired the fateful 3-2 pitch in a 3-3 game. But you cant afford to because of the score of the game (Friday night). "When a guy doesn't pitch for 17 days, you preferably try to give him a little bit of a softer landing. But you can't afford to because of the score of the game tonight." Joe Girardi on Luke Weaver returning from injury. Seconds later, Weaver allowed a home run. Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) Joe Girardi before Fridays game. @YesNetwork/X Explore More Moments later, Ramon Urias hit the tie-breaking home run leading off the top of the eighth to give Baltimore a 4-3 advantage. Weaver retired two of the next four hitters but allowed a hit and a walk and left two runners on base for Tim Hill, who yielded an RBI single to charge another run to Weaver. Luke Weaver after allowing the game-winning homer to Ramon Urias. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Weaver threw 14 of 24 pitches for strikes. His ERA climbed to 1.71. Aaron Judge tried to rob this homer but came up short. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Aaron Boone to close out games. The job was supposed to belong to Williams, but he was so ineffective early in the season that Weaver took over and was lights-out until his injury. CHECK OUT THE AND Williams steadied himself in Weavers absence, which only lasted 17 days and was much shorter than initially expected. During his 10 seasons overseeing the Yankees, Girardi was mostly praised for his handling of the bullpen. It was one of the rare areas where he was considered an upgrade over legendary predece sor Joe Torre. Boones bullpen management also is a strength. One of the key tenants is not using relievers three days in a row, though he even broke that rule for Weaver earlier this season in a series against the Rangers. Kenedy Corona Jersey
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