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Yankees Dominate Athletics 12-2 Behind Rice’s Grand Slam and Judge’s Four-Hit Performance

New York secures the series in Oakland as Ben Rice delivers his first career grand slam and Aaron Judge raises his average to .409.

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New York Yankees' Ben Rice hits a grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, May 11, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Overview

  • The Yankees claimed a 12-2 victory over the Athletics, powered by a five-run second inning and Ben Rice’s grand slam in the fifth.
  • Aaron Judge recorded four hits, including a key two-run single, and raised his batting average to .409, among the best through 40 games in MLB history.
  • Ben Rice hit his first Major League grand slam, a 111.2 mph shot, and was also hit by pitches twice during the game.
  • Former Yankee Luis Severino struggled against his former team, allowing nine hits and eight runs in four-plus innings in his first start against New York.
  • Ryan Yarbrough earned the win with a steady five-inning outing, allowing two runs as the Yankees wrapped up their west coast trip with a series win.