Yankees score five runs in first inning, defeat Diamondbacks 9-2
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Yankees capitalized on a five-run first inning to secure a 9-2 victory against the Diamondbacks on September 18 in Arizona. Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. highlighted the offensive surge, with Rice hitting his 39th home run and Lombard contributing a two-run single. Gerrit Cole delivered a strong performance on the mound, allowing two runs over six innings. The Yankees now sit four games behind the Rays in the AL East standings. They will face the Diamondbacks again in the second game of the series on Saturday night.
- •Yankees scored five runs in the first inning.
- •Gerrit Cole allowed two runs in six innings.
- •Ben Rice hit his 39th home run of the season.
- •Yankees are four games behind the Rays in the AL East.
- •Second game of the series is scheduled for Saturday night.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees ride five-run first to series-opening romp of Diamondbacks
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees ride five-run first inning to 9-2 win over Diamondbacks
"The Yankees' offense scored five first-inning runs, en route to a 9-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night in Arizona.
"A first-inning outburst and three-RBI night from George Lombard Jr. kickstarted the win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:39 AMYankees ride five-run first to series-opening romp of Diamondbacks
A first-inning outburst and three-RBI night from George Lombard Jr. kickstarted the win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:32 AMYankees ride five-run first inning to 9-2 win over Diamondbacks
The Yankees' offense scored five first-inning runs, en route to a 9-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night in Arizona.
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