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Fried–Rice Battery Debuts in Yankees’ 8-1 Win as Fried Notches 19th Victory

Aaron Boone called the trial run valuable preparation for October.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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New York Yankees' Max Fried pitches during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Overview

  • Max Fried allowed one run over seven innings with seven strikeouts to become MLB’s first 19-game winner this season.
  • Ben Rice caught Fried in a game for the first time, leaning into the playful ‘Fried-Rice’ wordplay before the start.
  • Boone said pairing them now could help if postseason circumstances require the combination.
  • Fried is slated to start the Yankees’ postseason opener next week after a rebound stretch that has him 6-0 with a 1.55 ERA over his last seven starts.
  • Rice has started 25 games at catcher this season while also playing first base and DH, hitting .256 with 24 home runs as Austin Wells remains the primary catcher.