Ben Rice caps Yankees' Game 1 win over Red Sox with grand slam
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Ben Rice played a key role in the New York Yankees' 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. Rice hit two home runs, including a grand slam in the eighth inning, and recorded six RBIs, tying a franchise playoff record. The Yankees extended their lead after a sacrifice fly by Austin Wells took the score to 5-0 before Rice's decisive hit. The game took place at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026.
- •Ben Rice hit two home runs and drove in six runs.
- •Yankees led 4-0 entering the eighth inning.
- •Rice's grand slam followed a sacrifice fly from Austin Wells.
- •Game occurred at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026.
- •Yankees now hold a commanding lead in the series.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Rice Dominates Red Sox as Yankees Take Commanding Game 1 Victory 9-0!
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Ben Rice's grand slam turn Yankees-Red Sox game into a laugher
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ben! Ben Rice grand slam caps amazing night for Yankees in Game 1
"The New York Yankees couldn’t have asked for a better start to the postseason, and young star Ben Rice made sure the Boston Red Sox would have a night to forget. Rice delivered a monster performance at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, leading the Yankees to a dominant 9-0 victory over their longtime rivals in…
""Benny Barrels'' lived up to his nickname Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Red Sox.
"Yankees slugger Ben Rice's second homer of Game 1 was an absolute dagger.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:47 AMBen Rice Dominates Red Sox as Yankees Take Commanding Game 1 Victory 9-0!
The New York Yankees couldn’t have asked for a better start to the postseason, and young star Ben Rice made sure the Boston Red Sox would have a night to forget. Rice delivered a monster performance at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, leading the Yankees to a dominant 9-0 victory over their longtime rivals in…
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:25 AMWatch Ben Rice's grand slam turn Yankees-Red Sox game into a laugher
Yankees slugger Ben Rice's second homer of Game 1 was an absolute dagger.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:20 AMBig Ben! Ben Rice grand slam caps amazing night for Yankees in Game 1
"Benny Barrels'' lived up to his nickname Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Red Sox.
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