Ben Rice's ninth-inning home run lifts Yankees over Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Ben Rice hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning, leading the New York Yankees to victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on June 14, 2026. The game was held at Rogers Centre in Toronto, where the Yankees had struggled previously, winning only one of their last ten games in the venue. With the score tied at 3-3, Rice's late heroics ensured the Yankees won the series, giving them confidence following a difficult year against the Blue Jays. This performance marked Rice’s third consecutive appearance on the At-Bat of the Week list.
- •Ben Rice's home run came with one out in the ninth inning.
- •The Yankees ended a rough stretch in Toronto, winning the series.
- •The game was tied 3-3 before Rice's critical hit.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Ben Rice (6/14)
"Rice’s ninth inning home run won the game for his team on Sunday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 21, 2026, 4:01 AMBraves News: Michael Harris returns, Ozzie Albies defines fate, more
- MLB•Jun 21, 2026, 3:07 AMPhillies Schwarber, Harper tee off on Mets in rare, historic feat
MLB•Jun 21, 2026, 2:20 AMToronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros- MLB•Jun 21, 2026, 2:06 AMMarlins Must Address Lopez’s Future Ahead of Trade Deadline
- MLB•Jun 21, 2026, 1:48 AMCincinnati Reds Share Sal Stewart History After Yankees Game
- MLB•Jun 21, 2026, 1:21 AMRed Sox ‘collecting info’ on new Romy Gonzalez injury after infielder suffers rehab setback
