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Ben Rice homers twice, Yankees beat Rays 12-4 to split 4-game series
Ben Rice drove in five runs and the Yankees ended a 1-13 stretch with 14 hits and 12 runs.
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 in Petersburg, Fla., splitting their four-game series as Ben Rice led the offense with two home runs and five RBIs.
- New York's offense broke out during a six-run third inning, chasing All-Star Drew Rasmussen from the game and recording 14 hits and 12 runs, their most productive outing since June 16.
- Rays slugger Junior Caminero hit his 27th homer, a 438-foot shot, while Rice added a towering three-run blast in the sixth; both are scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.
- The injury-riddled Yankees improved to 15-19 without three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge, currently sitting four games behind the American League East leaders, utilizing seven pitchers in a bullpen game to secure the win.
- LHP Ryan Weathers starts Friday in Washington as the Yankees continue their road trip, entering the game with a 3-7 record and 4.29 ERA.
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Ben Rice homers twice, drives in five runs as Yankees topple Rays
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Ben Rice homers twice, Yankees beat Rays 12-4 to split 4-game series
Ben Rice hit two homers and drove in five runs, Austin Wells also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 Thursday to split a four-game series between the AL’s top two teams.
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