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, including one home run.
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”
For just the third time this season, Rice will be the team’s leadoff hitter.
The 27-year-old is batting .314 with 43 hits, 14 home runs, 30 RBI’s, 33 runs and two stolen bases in his first 40 games of the 2026 season.
There is good reason to believe that Rice will make his first career All-Star Game in July.
@eyyankees wrote: “Ben Rice leads Major League Baseball in OPS, SLG, & wRC+. Cam Schlittler leads baseball in ERA, FIP, & fWAR. Neither were highly touted prospects in the Yankees system. Further proof that prospect rankings are irrelevant and player development is superior.”
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.
Rice was picked in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He has spent all three seasons of his career with the Yankees.
@TalkinYanks wrote: “Ben Rice leads off with Carlos Rodon making his second start as the Yanks go for the Subway Series win”
Yankees Ahead Of Saturday’s Game
GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees attempts to catch a ball during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
The Yankees come into Saturday’s matchup as the second-place team in the American League East with a 28-17 record in 35 games.
They are 14-11 in 25 games on the road.
Currently, the Yankees are 2.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first.
Following two more games with the Mets, they will return home to host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
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