Yankees Rookie Ben Rice Hits Three Home Runs, Seven RBIs in 14-4 Win Over Red Sox

Jul 6, 2024, 07:39 PM

New York Yankees rookie Ben Rice made history by hitting three home runs in a single game against the Boston Red Sox. Rice's performance included a leadoff home run, a second home run into the second deck, and a three-run shot in the fifth inning, contributing to a 14-4 victory for the Yankees. This marks the first time in Yankees history that a rookie has hit three home runs in one game, according to Elias Sports. Rice, who hails from Cohasset, Massachusetts, also drove in seven runs during the game and received a curtain call from the Yankee Stadium crowd. The Yankees' offensive explosion included a seven-run fifth inning, breaking the game wide open. The win helps the Yankees get back on track as they aim to improve their standings.