Yankees clinch series win in Toronto with Rice and Caballero home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The New York Yankees secured their first series victory in Toronto since 2023 with a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays on June 14, 2026. Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, followed by José Caballero's three-run blast. Rice, who has not caught this season, remains focused on playing first base and DH, while Jasson Domínguez hit a home run in his season debut. The Yankees currently play without Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
- •Ben Rice and José Caballero hit crucial home runs late in the game.
- •Yankees have won two consecutive games with ninth-inning home runs.
- •Jasson Domínguez returned from Triple-A and hit a home run.
- •Manager Aaron Boone stated there are no current plans for Rice to catch.
- •The Yankees marked their first series win in Toronto since 2023.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Rice, Caballero go deep to take Toronto series
"Yanks win first series in Toronto since 2023; no catching “yet” for Rice; Dominguez’s long day ends in long ball; remembering Al Closter.
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