Yankees hold on for another nail-biting win after Ben Rice rallies them past Blue Jays
The New York Yankees secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, thanks to Ben Rice's pivotal home run and strong defensive plays. Ryan McMahon also contributed with a game-tying three-run homer, ending his 0-for-24 slump. The Yankees bullpen managed to hold off the Blue Jays despite some late-game pressure, allowing the team to take the first two games of their four-game series.
- ▪Ben Rice hit a go-ahead home run, marking his 16th of the season.
- ▪Ryan McMahon ended his hitting slump with a game-tying three-run homer.
- ▪The Yankees bullpen combined for four innings of one-run ball to secure the win.
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MLB New York Yankees Yankees hold on for another nail-biting win after Ben Rice rallies them past Blue Jays By Greg Joyce Published May 19, 2026, 10:26 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Ben Rice is nice. The Yankees slugger crushed a go-ahead home run, then helped the bullpen hang on late with his defense at first base as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 5-4 on a steamy Tuesday night in The Bronx. Ryan McMahon added a game-tying, three-run homer, snapping an 0-for-24 skid, while the bullpen quartet of Tim Hill, Jake Bird, Brent Headrick and Camilo Doval combined for four innings of one-run ball as the Yankees (30-19) just barely held on.
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