UPDATE: The New York Yankees have just matched a franchise record by hitting an astonishing nine home runs in a dominant 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday night. This historic performance not only showcased the Yankees’ offensive firepower but also makes them the first team in MLB history to achieve multiple nine-homer games in a single season.
In a thrilling start, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger each crushed two home runs, while Aaron Judge launched his 40th home run of the season. The trio made headlines by going back-to-back-to-back in the first inning, giving the Yankees a commanding 3-0 lead just four batters into the game. The match was delayed for nearly two hours due to rain, but the Yankees came out swinging as soon as the action resumed.
Jose Caballero also contributed significantly, hitting two homers for his first career multi-homer game. Other notable performances included home runs from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice, solidifying the Yankees’ fourth consecutive win. The game took place in front of a crowd of 10,046 fans at the Yankees’ spring training home, where the Rays are currently playing during renovations at Tropicana Field.
“It was awesome to see,” Stanton said in a postgame interview on the YES Network. “It was incredible across the board.”
Manager Aaron Boone praised the team’s effort, stating, “Great swings right out of the game to give us a lead.” Bellinger’s stellar performance included a 4-for-5 hitting line with three RBIs, helping the Yankees maintain their lead over the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox in the American League Wild Card race.
Boone further remarked on the significance of the nine-homer feat, stating, “To do it twice, that’s remarkable… just a really impressive offensive showing against a team that obviously is not always easy to score runs against.”
The Yankees are now making headlines with their powerful lineup, and fans are eager to see if they can continue this momentum as they head deeper into the season. Keep an eye on upcoming games as the Yankees look to build on this historic achievement.