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Yankees' Ben Rice Channels Mattingly in Win
13 May
Summary
- Yankees ended a four-game losing streak Tuesday.
- Ben Rice is batting .310 with 13 home runs this season.
- Alex Rodriguez compares Ben Rice to Don Mattingly.
The New York Yankees secured a much-needed win on Tuesday evening, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 to snap a four-game losing streak. This victory evens the series at one game apiece, with the deciding game scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards.
Central to the Yankees' resurgence is the exceptional performance of Ben Rice. In just 38 games this season, Rice boasts an outstanding .310 batting average, accumulating 40 hits, 13 home runs, and 29 RBIs. His contributions have not gone unnoticed, with Yankees icon Alex Rodriguez recently drawing a significant comparison.
Rodriguez expressed high praise for Rice, stating that the young player has the potential to be a "modern day Don Mattingly." He further emphasized Rice's hitting ability, suggesting a resemblance between the current roster and the successful late 1990s Yankees teams. This endorsement underscores the excitement surrounding Rice's development.
