Ben Rice powers Yankees' offense in series-splitting win over Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Ben Rice hit two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Yankees broke a recent offensive slump by scoring six runs in the third inning, capitalizing on a rough outing from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen. Despite an early lead for the Rays, the Yankees managed to reclaim control with a series of big hits. Following this win, the Yankees will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
- •Ben Rice homered twice, leading the Yankees in scoring.
- •Yankees scored six runs in the third inning.
- •Drew Rasmussen struggled, not completing three innings.
- •Yankees improved offensive performance after a recent slump.
- •Next games will test Yankees' ability to maintain momentum.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Rice homers twice, Yankees beat Rays 12-4 to split 4-game series
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Rice hits 2 homers for Yankees in 12-4 win, New York splits 4-game series with Rays
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees resurrect offense behind Ben Rice’s two homers, split series with Rays
"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. Junior Caminero connected for the Rays, who have a four-game lead over the Yankees in the East. Both Rice and Caminero will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night.
"Rice left the yard twice to lead the Yankees slugfest in a series-splitting win at the Trop.
"Rice is one behind the Astros' Yordan Alvarez for the home run lead in the American League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:20 PMBen 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. Junior Caminero connected for the Rays, who have a four-game lead over the Yankees in the East. Both Rice and Caminero will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:15 PMBen Rice hits 2 homers for Yankees in 12-4 win, New York splits 4-game series with Rays
Rice is one behind the Astros' Yordan Alvarez for the home run lead in the American League.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:12 PMYankees resurrect offense behind Ben Rice’s two homers, split series with Rays
Rice left the yard twice to lead the Yankees slugfest in a series-splitting win at the Trop.
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