Yankees power past Rays with early homers in 9-2 victory
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on September 23 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees built their lead early, hitting six home runs in the game, including two by Ben Rice, who reached 40 homers this season. Gerrit Cole earned his 10th win, allowing just two runs over 5.2 innings. The Yankees and Rays will meet again for their final regular-season matchup tomorrow, with Ian Seymour pitching for the Rays against Cam Schlittler for the Yankees.
- •Yankees hit six home runs in the game.
- •Ben Rice achieved his 40th home run this season.
- •Gerrit Cole improves to 10-5 this season.
- •Ryan McMahon hit a grand slam in the fourth inning.
- •Yankees and Rays set to face off again tomorrow.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Homer-happy Yankees sting Rays in blowout win
"Early homers set up a comfortable win for the Yankees with their third grand slam in September, this one by Ryan McMahon
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