Ryan McMahon Powers Yankees Past Rays With Third Career Grand Slam

Ryan McMahon powered the New York Yankees to a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays by hitting his third career grand slam in the third inning off Mason Englert. Despite a challenging 2026 regular season featuring multiple IL stints and a 78 wRC+ in 124 games, McMahon demonstrated his clutch hitting ability. While his defensive metrics at third base regressed to zero OAA, his knack for delivering high-impact playoff swings remains a vital asset as the Yankees enter the postseason.