Yankees edge Blue Jays in 10th, Rice homers

Ben Rice delivered the Yankees’ decisive blast, a go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th inning, to lift New York to a 4-3 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays after a costly ninth-inning error had jeopardized the game. The homer came despite Rice's recent struggles, including a rough August and a 0-for-4 showing in that game, and it capped a resilient turn for a player who had been trending toward impact. Manager Aaron Boone praised Rice’s late-game performance and the team’s character, noting the resilience displayed after the miscue and during a tense extra frame. The homer marked Rice’s 33rd of the season, contributing to his strong overall numbers with a .251/.344/.533 slash line, 20 doubles, and 78 RBI across 509 plate appearances. The win helped the Yankees avoid a sweep and improve their standing as they continued a competitive push in the stretch run. Multiple outlets chronicled Rice’s late-game heroics and the surrounding drama, underscoring the high-stakes nature of this matchup and rice’s role as a clutch performer for the club.