Ben Rice Smashes Ninth-Inning Home Run as

 Yankees Defeat Blue Jays 5-4 – July 22, 2025

TORONTO, July 22, 2025 — Ben Rice delivered a clutch ninth-inning home run to lift the New York Yankees to a thrilling 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, snapping their five-game losing streak against the division rivals. The game took place at Rogers Centre and brought an end to Toronto’s 11-game home winning streak — a franchise record.

🔥 Key Moment: Rice Delivers When It Matters

Rice wasted no time when he stepped up in the ninth inning, launching a 389-foot homer off closer Jeff Hoffman on the very first pitch. It marked his 15th home run of the season and sealed a dramatic win for the Yankees.

⚾ Game Highlights & Recap

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. started the scoring early with a three-run homer in the first inning off Max Scherzer, his 18th of the year.
  • Cody Bellinger added a solo shot in the fifth, also his 18th of the season, extending the Yankees' lead to 4-1.
  • The Blue Jays tied the game in the sixth inning after a throwing error by Anthony Volpe, his 13th of the season — the most in the league.
  • George Springer tied it 4-4 with an RBI single before Rice delivered the go-ahead homer in the ninth.

📊 Key Stats

  • Ben Rice: 1-for-1, solo HR (15th of the season)
  • Chisholm & Bellinger: Both hit their 18th home runs
  • Anthony Volpe: 13th error of the year (most in MLB)
  • Cam Schlittler: 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 K – fastest pitch clocked at 99.5 mph

🧊 Bullpen Performance

Ian Hamilton (2-1) earned the win after recording one crucial out in relief. Devin Williams closed the door in the ninth with his 15th save in 16 opportunities.

📉 Blue Jays’ Home Streak Ends

The loss snapped an impressive 11-game home winning streak for Toronto — the longest in franchise history. Addison Barger contributed with two hits, and Springer reached base four times in a solid offensive effort.

🔜 Next Game: July 23, 2025

The series finale is set for Wednesday. Yankees LHP Max Fried (11-3, 2.43 ERA) will face off against Blue Jays RHP Chris Bassitt (10-4, 3.89 ERA).

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Date: July 22, 2025