Aaron Judge, Ben Rice make rare history as Yankees duo blast homers in win over Rangers
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice became the first Yankees duo since Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra in 1956 to each hit at least 10 home runs in the team's first 29 games, helping New York to a 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Rice hit a two-run homer while Judge added a solo shot, showcasing their early-season power. The accomplishment highlights a rare offensive synergy in Yankees history. Both players praised each other's consistent performance at the plate.
- ▪Aaron Judge and Ben Rice are the first Yankees teammates since Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra in 1956 to each hit 10 or more home runs in the team's first 29 games of a season.
- ▪Ben Rice hit a two-run home run and Aaron Judge added a solo homer in the Yankees' 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on April 27, 2026.
- ▪Judge has 11 home runs and a 1.010 OPS, while Rice has 10 home runs and a 1.192 OPS through the first 29 games.
- ▪Mickey Mantle hit 52 home runs and Yogi Berra hit 30 in the 1956 season, when they last achieved the feat for the Yankees.
- ▪The Yankees improved to 19-10 on the season with the win, while the Rangers fell to 14-15.
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New York Yankees Aaron Judge, Ben Rice make rare history as Yankees duo blast homers in win over Rangers The duo accomplished the feat in the team's first 29 games, matching what Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra did in 1956 By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:51am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York Yankees stars Aaron Judge and Ben Rice joined rare company in the team’s 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb2', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban1', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban1', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Rice hit a two-run home run in the third inning off Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter to give New York an early lead. Judge followed up behind him with a solo blast of his own. The dingers marked Judge’s 11th of the season and Rice’s 10th.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and Ben Rice celebrate Rice's two-run home run in the third inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on April 27, 2026. (Tony Gutierrez/AP) if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('desktop', 'lb2', 'desktop-desk-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } The duo became the first pair of Yankees teammates since Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra to hit at least 10 home runs in the team’s first 29 games of the season. Mantle and Berra accomplished the feat in 1956. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban2', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Mantle went on to hit 52 home runs, leading MLB that year. Berra finished with 30. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb3', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb3', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } "After he hit his, he said, `I'm not going to let Benny catch me,'" Rice said of Judge. "Just trying to keep him honest, keep him motivated."Judge is hitting .252 with 19 RBI and has an OPS of 1.010. Rice is hitting .322 with 23 RBI and an OPS of 1.192. New York Yankees' Aaron Judge rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on April 27, 2026. (Tony Gutierrez/AP) if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban3', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban3', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Just consistent at-bat after consistent at-bat. Like it’s must-watch TV at…
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