The New York Yankees season has been a rollercoaster -- so far. Before the 2025 MLB season even began, they lost their ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole to a season-ending injury. One of those new faces played the part of hero on Wednesday,

Ben Rice hit a three-run homer in the second inning after Giancarlo Stanton blasted a two-run shot in the first as the host New York Yankees raced out to a seven-run lead and recorded a 7-4 victory over the sliding Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon in the final game before the trade deadline.

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