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Rice Powers Yankees Past Rays, Ahead to Face Nationals
11 Jul
Summary
- Ben Rice led the Yankees to a 12-4 victory with two home runs.
- The Yankees face the Nationals on Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET.
- Both teams have significant injury lists impacting their rosters.
Ben Rice was instrumental in the New York Yankees' recent 12-4 triumph over the Rays, notably hitting two home runs. This win positions the Yankees, holding a 51-42 record and second place in the AL East, to compete against the Washington Nationals. The game is scheduled for Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Nationals.TV and YES, with streaming available on Fubo.
The Nationals, with a 48-46 record and holding fourth place in the NL East, are set to start Carson Palmquist. Their roster, however, is significantly impacted by injuries. Similarly, the Yankees are dealing with several key players on the injured list, including Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, among others. These absences will likely influence team strategies for both clubs as they prepare for their contest at Nationals Park.
