Yankees clinch series victory against Cardinals, propelled by Ben Rice's seven-run batting performance (video summary)
The New York Yankees outshone the St. Louis Cardinals in a thrilling 12-8 victory, extending their lead in the American League wild-card race to 2.5 games.
Ben Rice was the standout player for the Yankees, driving in a career-high seven runs. His impressive performance included a three-run home run in the fourth inning and an RBI single in the seventh.
The game began with a strong start for the Yankees, as Aaron Judge doubled in a run in the first inning. Judge also homered in the third, marking his 39th of the season, and added two RBI to his tally.
Ryan McMahon also made a significant contribution, hitting his first home run for the Yankees in the game. Trent Grisham collected four hits for the team.
On the pitching front, Will Warren is scheduled to start for the Yankees in the game, while Devin Williams impressed in the sixth, striking out the side. However, the pitcher for Sunday's game at 2:15 p.m., aiming to complete the three-game sweep against the Cardinals, is yet to be identified.
The Yankees currently stand at a record of 66-57.
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The Yankees will look to complete their three-game sweep against the Cardinals on Sunday, aiming to maintain their strong form and solidify their position in the wild-card race.
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