Ben Rice’s Clutch Homer Lifts Yankees Over Blue Jays in Thrilling Ninth-Inning Finish
What a game in Toronto! If you caught it live, you know exactly what I mean—an electric ninth inning capped by a heroic swing from none other than Ben Rice. The Yankees desperately needed something big to snap their five-game skid against the Blue Jays, and Rice delivered when it mattered most. On the very first pitch he saw in the top of the ninth, he sent a 389-foot rocket into the stands, breaking the 4-4 tie and giving New York the lead they’d hold onto for a 5-4 win.
This was Rice’s 15th homer of the season, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment. He faced Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, who’s been solid all season, but Rice saw his pitch and didn’t miss. That one swing flipped the energy on its head, quieting a Toronto crowd that had watched their team win 11 straight at home—a franchise record streak, now ended.
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But the game had drama throughout. Jazz Chisholm Jr. got things rolling early with a three-run shot off Max Scherzer in the first inning, giving the Yankees a jumpstart. Cody Bellinger followed up with a solo homer in the fifth, also his 18th of the year, and it looked like the Yanks had this one in control at 4-1. But things got dicey in the sixth when an error by Anthony Volpe—his 13th of the season—sparked a Blue Jays comeback. Toronto tied it at four after Davis Schneider’s double and George Springer’s RBI single.
On the mound, rookie Cam Schlittler made just his second big-league start. He worked five solid innings, allowing two runs on seven hits while reaching 99.5 mph on the gun—a great sign for the Yankees’ future rotation. Ian Hamilton came in late to earn the win, and Devin Williams shut the door for his 15th save in 16 chances.
This wasn’t just a win—it was a much-needed jolt for the Yankees, who have struggled recently. Ending Toronto’s home streak and doing it in such a dramatic fashion could be the kind of momentum-changer that turns a rough stretch into a playoff push.
Next up, it’s Max Fried for the Yankees versus Chris Bassitt for the Jays in the series finale. But for now, the night belongs to Ben Rice—stepping up, swinging big, and delivering a game-winner that Yankees fans won’t soon forget.
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