Ben Rice’s Ninth-Inning Blast Revives Yankees in Thrilling Win Over Blue Jays
This wasn’t just any homer. It snapped a five-game skid against the Blue Jays and marked the Yankees' first win at Rogers Centre in 2025 after five straight losses. That swing by Rice didn’t just win a game — it may have shifted the momentum of the Yankees’ season.
Earlier in the night, the Yanks came out swinging. Jazz Chisholm Jr. launched a three-run homer off Max Scherzer in the first inning, and Cody Bellinger followed up later with a solo blast of his own — part of a huge three-hit performance. Bellinger was electric all night, both at the plate and in the field.
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On the mound, rookie Cam Schlittler was tested early. Though he allowed two runs and seven hits across five innings, he battled through traffic with resilience, even escaping a bases-loaded jam in the second. Aaron Boone praised his confidence and grit — and you could see why. Schlittler never backed down from a tough Toronto lineup.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. A critical error from Anthony Volpe — his 13th of the season — helped the Blue Jays rally to tie the game. Defensive miscues like that have haunted the Yankees lately, and it nearly cost them again. But this time, the bullpen held firm. Luke Weaver came in with nerves of steel, Ian Hamilton got a key out in the eighth, and Devin Williams sealed the deal in the ninth for his 15th save.
Yet all eyes stayed on Ben Rice. That go-ahead homer wasn’t just about power — it was about timing, courage, and capitalizing in the biggest moment. And let’s not overlook the midgame advice he got from Chisholm, who told him to trust his swing and shorten up. Rice did exactly that.
With the win, the Yankees are now just three games back of Toronto in the AL East. After weeks of questions and stumbles, this felt like a turning point — not just a win, but a statement. The Yankees showed grit, answered adversity, and finally cracked the code in Toronto. And it all started with one swing from a rookie who wasn’t afraid of the moment.
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