Ben Rice hits 40th and 41st homers as Yankees beat Rays 9-2 a day after Tampa Bay clinches AL East
Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs, Ryan McMahon added a grand slam while matching his career high with five RBIs and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night. Gerrit Cole (10-9) allowed two runs and three hits in 5 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts and three walks. A day after Tampa Bay clinched the AL East title, Rice hit the first pitch of the first inning from…
Ben Rice delivered another power performance for the New York Yankees as he hit his 40th and 41st home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays had clinched the AL East title earlier that day, but Rice's two homers, including a leadoff shot in the first inning, helped the Yankees secure a crucial win. Ryan McMahon added a grand slam and matched his career-high five RBIs, while Gerrit Cole pitched 5 2/3 innings of strong ball, allowing two runs and three hits while striking out eight.
The Yankees now have a best-of-three AL Wild Card Series matchup against Boston, with the winner set to face the Rays in a best-of-five Division Series.
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