Ben Rice's Two Home Runs Power Yankees to Victory, Caps Strong Season

Ben Rice was the difference-maker for the New York Yankees in their 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, hitting two solo home runs. His first-inning solo shot gave the Yankees an early 1-0 lead, and his go-ahead solo blast to lead off the eighth inning put New York ahead 3-2. The 26-year-old first baseman capped a strong first full regular season, finishing his 2025 campaign slashing .255/.337/.499 with 26 home runs and 65 RBI in 138 appearances, building on his 50 games played last year. Rice was recognized as the MVP of the game for his pivotal performance.