A dramatic extra-innings win, a milestone in sight for Giancarlo Stanton, and postseason pitching questions loom for New York
Rice’s Extra-Inning Heroics
In a clutch performance on Sunday against the Orioles, Ben Rice smashed a go-ahead grand slam in the 10th inning, turning a 1-1 tie into a 7-1 Yankees victory. It was Rice’s 24th home run of the season and his second career grand slam — a huge swing in a tight moment as New York seeks momentum heading into the final stretch.
Stanton Eyes 500 Home Runs
Giancarlo Stanton, meanwhile, is closing in on another monumental career milestone. With 450 home runs now in his belt, Stanton — one of the fastest hitters ever to reach that number — has set his sights on 500. “You understand that if you bear down, I’m capable of doing it. One at a time,” he said.
Pitching Depth Under the Microscope
As the postseason approaches, New York’s rotation is getting intense scrutiny. Max Fried has been dominant lately, Carlos Rodón is showing flashes, and rookie cam-Schlittler is pushing for a start. Aaron Boone and the Yankees coaching staff now face tough decisions on who will take the mound in Game 3, with Luis Gil and Will Warren also under consideration.
