Ben Rice has Yankees on brink of ALDS with MVP-type performance in Game 1 win

Rice provided offense and saved bullpen for Game 2

9/30/2026, 7:25 AM
Sep 23, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice (22) celebrates his solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays with teammates in the dugout during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Sep 23, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice (22) celebrates his solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays with teammates in the dugout during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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