Overview
- Ben Rice recorded three hits, including an 18th homer, to tie his career high with seven RBIs in New York’s 12-8 victory.
- Trent Grisham went 4-for-4, scored four runs and walked once, boosting his case for a lucrative free-agent contract.
- Aaron Judge hit his 39th home run of the season and delivered his first multi-hit game since the All-Star break.
- Max Fried yielded seven runs on eight hits over five-plus innings despite reaching 1,000 career strikeouts, underscoring rotation concerns.
- David Bednar secured his 20th save in the ninth inning as both teams rested regulars ahead of Sunday’s finale.