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Judge & Rice Make History with Back-to-Back Homers
28 Apr
Summary
- Judge and Rice hit consecutive home runs, a rare feat.
- They joined Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle in 1956.
- Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings for the win.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice etched their names in the Yankees record books on Monday night, hitting consecutive home runs in the third inning. This rare achievement places them in select company alongside Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, who accomplished the same feat in 1956. The powerful display provided crucial momentum for the Yankees in their 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Rice's 10th homer of the year and Judge's 11th, combined with Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s later blast, powered the Yankees' offense. Pitcher Max Fried was outstanding, throwing six scoreless innings and scattering four hits and two walks while striking out five. This strong outing marked Fried's fourth start of the season with no runs allowed.
The Yankees' bullpen also contributed to the win, with timely pitching despite some late-game challenges. David Bednar secured his eighth save despite a ninth-inning run scoring due to defensive miscues, closing out the game for the surging Yankees, who have now won nine of their last ten contests.
