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Rice Homers Twice, Drives in 5 as Yankees Dominate Rays
9 Jul
Summary
- Ben Rice hit two home runs and had five RBIs.
- Austin Wells also contributed a home run to the win.
- The Yankees defeated the Rays 12-4 to split the series.
Ben Rice powered the New York Yankees to a commanding 12-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, enabling the Yankees to split their four-game series. Rice's performance included two home runs and five RBIs, with Austin Wells also adding a home run. This offensive explosion, featuring 14 hits, marked a significant turnaround for the Yankees' slumping hitters.
The Yankees' victory was highlighted by a six-run third inning that chased Rays' All-Star pitcher Drew Rasmussen (7-5). New York's offense had struggled recently, but they broke out against Tampa Bay's pitching. This win comes as the injury-plagued Yankees navigate a period without star player Aaron Judge, who is set to have his rib injury reimaged next week.
Both Rice and Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero, who also homered, are slated to participate in the upcoming Home Run Derby. The Rays currently hold a four-game lead over the Yankees in the AL East standings. The Yankees will continue their season Friday against Washington, while the Rays face Seattle.
