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The New York Yankees may be struggling to maintain momentum , but they should count their blessings that they have Ben Rice . His stellar season continues by the day, as it did on Friday.
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In the top of the 1st inning, Rice hit a bomb to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead over the Washington Nationals . As a result, Rice has now hit 7 home runs in the last 10 games.
Going into the game, Rice was batting .275 with 90 hits, 28 home runs, and 65 RBIs. He was particularly hot at the plate on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays . Rice hit two home runs in a 12-4 blowout win. Additionally, Rice announced he would participate in the upcoming Home Run Derby and was selected for the AL All-Star team in Philadelphia . The Yankees are 51-42 and four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.
Rice has been with the Yankees for the last six years. He developed in the minor leagues from 2021 to 2023. Rice made his MLB debut on June 18, 2024. On July 6, Rice became the first Yankee rookie to hit three home runs in a single game against the Boston Red Sox .
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The following year, Rice officially joined the active roster in a multifaceted role as first baseman, catcher, and designated hitter. Since then, Rice has become a real potent presence in the lineup, especially at this moment.
At a time when Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a rib injury and others lack consistent power at the plate, Rice has filled the void.
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