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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases following his first inning solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the New York Yankees will be back at Citi Field for the second game of their series with the New York Mets.
The Yankees won Friday’s game by a score of 5-2.
Ben Rice finished with three hits, two runs and one RBI in five at-bats.
New York Yankees Announce Ben Rice Decision
GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Yankees 5/16 B. Rice DH A. Judge RF C. Bellinger LF P. Goldschmidt 1B J. Chisholm Jr. 2B A. Rosario 3B T. Grisham CF A. Volpe SS A. Wells C C. Rodón SP”
Yankees 5/16
B. Rice DH A. Judge RF C. Bellinger LF P. Goldschmidt 1B J. Chisholm Jr. 2B A. Rosario 3B T. Grisham CF A. Volpe SS A. Wells C
C. Rodón SP
For just the third time this season, Rice is the team’s leadoff hitter.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar