Ben Rice delivered a dramatic tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, leading the New York Yankees to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. This win came as the Yankees broke a five-game losing streak against the Blue Jays.
Rice’s 15th home run came off Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (6-3), bringing the Yankees to life after they had previously struggled against Toronto. The game saw key contributions from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cody Bellinger, who also homered, helping solidify New York’s offensive performance.
Yankees pitcher Ian Hamilton earned the win after getting one out, with Devin Williams securing his 15th save of the season. Despite the loss, Blue Jays’ Addison Barger stood out with two hits, and George Springer reached base four times, although Toronto’s impressive home winning streak of 11 games came to an end.
The Yankees initially took control with a three-run homer from Chisholm in the first inning, his 18th of the season, but the game turned tense when a throwing error by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe allowed the Blue Jays to tie the game in the sixth inning. Volpe now has 13 errors this season, tying him for the most in the majors.
Ben Rice’s impressive performance included hitting a 389-foot homer on the first pitch he faced from Hoffman, making it a pivotal moment in the contest. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, in his second career start, managed to hold the Blue Jays to two runs over five innings despite allowing seven hits.
With the series finale on the horizon, the Yankees are set to send LHP Max Fried (11-3, 2.43 ERA) to the mound against Blue Jays RHP Chris Bassitt (10-4, 3.89). Fans are eager to see if the Yankees can build on this victory and continue their charge towards postseason contention.
Overall, this game illustrated the Yankees’ resilience and potential to bounce back, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.