Yankees’ Ben Rice Hits First Career Grand Slam in 12-2 Win Over Athletics

Ben Rice delivered a standout performance for the New York Yankees, hitting his first career grand slam during a 12-2 victory over the Athletics, which helped the team clinch the series. Rice's grand slam, a powerful 111.2 mph hit, highlighted the Yankees' commitment to developing talent from within their farm system, as he has already hit nine home runs early in the 2025 season, showcasing remarkable power compared to his rookie year. The victory also featured strong contributions from Aaron Judge, who had four hits and two RBIs, and Paul Goldschmidt, who added three doubles and two RBIs. Ryan Yarbrough pitched five solid innings, limiting the Athletics to two runs, while the Athletics' former Yankee Luis Severino struggled in his first start against the Yankees. Overall, the game underscored the Yankees' strategic focus on nurturing homegrown talent such as Rice, Judge, Jasson Domínguez, Anthony Volpe, and Oswaldo Cabrera, emphasizing sustainable growth rather than relying mainly on free-agent signings.