In a historic night for the New York Yankees, first baseman Ben Rice became the first rookie in franchise history to hit three home runs in a single game. Rice's impressive performance led the Yankees to a decisive 14-4 victory over their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday.
Rice kicked off the excitement by smashing his first homer off Josh Winckowski in the first inning. He didn't stop there, adding two more home runs against Chase Anderson in the fifth and seventh innings. The Yankees showcased their dominance by outscoring the Red Sox 12-1 over the course of three innings.
Reflecting on his remarkable achievement, Rice said, \"Definitely a day I'll never forget.\" The young star was only promoted to the Major League club less than four weeks ago, making his feat even more impressive.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Rice's performance, highlighting his composure and skill. \"You see the calm at-bats he takes,\" Boone remarked. \"He understands the strike zone. He doesn't flinch at much. Easy takes. You see the pull-side power that he has too. I just think he combines controlling the strike zone with some barrel awareness and the ability to get the ball in the air pull-side.\"
Ben Rice's breakout game not only solidifies his place in the Yankees lineup but also sets a new standard for rookies in the storied franchise.
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