Ben Rice caps Yankees' Game 1 win over Red Sox with grand slam

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Ben Rice caps Yankees' Game 1 win over Red Sox with grand slam
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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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…

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"Benny Barrels'' lived up to his nickname Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Red Sox.

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Yankees slugger Ben Rice's second homer of Game 1 was an absolute dagger.

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