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Rice’s ven RBRBIs Lift Yankees to Second Straight Series Victory

Rice’s seven-RBI night sealed back-to-back series wins, expanded the Yankees’ Wild Card cushion, highlighting vulnerabilities in starting and relief pitching.

Aug 16, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) hits a three run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Aug 16, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) leaps and smashes into the wall but is unable to catch a solo home run hit by New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (not pictured) during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ben Rice drove in seven runs in St. Louis, matching a career high with a three-run homer and a three-run double to spark a 12-8 win and secure consecutive series victories for the first time since May.
  • Aaron Judge contributed his 39th homer of the season—his first career blast against the Cardinals—and recorded a multiple-hit game that signaled his return to form.
  • Max Fried struggled again, surrendering seven earned runs over five innings and eight hits to deepen concerns about the rotation’s consistency.
  • High-leverage relief remained unsettled as Camilo Doval and other late-inning arms flashed inconsistency, underscoring ongoing bullpen concerns even after the offensive outburst.
  • The victory increased New York’s AL Wild Card cushion to roughly 2.5 games as the team awaits returns of top sluggers and braces for a roster crunch when multiple relievers complete their rehab assignments.