The New York Yankees made history again with their power hitting. They hit nine home runs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. This tied their own record for the most homers in a single game.
Rain Delay Before the Explosion
The game started late because of rain and lightning. The delay lasted almost two hours. But when the game began, the Yankees came out swinging. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning. This early power gave the Yankees control right away.
Matching Their Own Record
The Yankees had already set the record earlier this season. Back in March, they hit nine home runs in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. By repeating the feat against the Rays, they became the first team in MLB history to hit nine homers in two games during the same season.
Manager Boone Praises the Team
Manager Aaron Boone was proud of his players. He said doing it twice in one season is remarkable. He also pointed out that many of the balls were hit very hard. Boone called it an impressive offensive show against a team that is usually tough to score on.
Just One Away From All-Time Record
The Yankees were close to breaking the all-time MLB record. The record is 10 home runs in one game, set by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987. With nine, the Yankees were just one short of tying that mark.
Big Night for Bellinger, Stanton and Caballero
Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, and José Caballero each hit two homers. Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also added one each. The team’s power hitting came from many different players, which made it even more special.
Players Believe in the Team
Bellinger said the Yankees have a very strong offense. He admitted that during a long 162-game season, not every game looks good. But he believes in his teammates and said the talent is clear. He added that the team is doing a great job of working together and that it’s fun to be part of it.
Yankees Move Up in Standings
With this win, the Yankees improved to a 68-57 record. They are now at the top of the American League Wild Card race. However, they are still five games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East standings. The Rays, on the other hand, dropped to 61-65 and are now in fourth place in the division.
Next Game in the Series
The Yankees and Rays will meet again on Wednesday night in Tampa for the second game of the series. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Yankees can keep up their hot hitting.
