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Yankees smack 3 homers as Max Fried dominates Rangers in series-opening win
TL;DR
The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2, powered by back-to-back homers from Aaron Judge and Ben Rice. Max Fried pitched six shutout innings, improving his ERA to 2.09.
Key points
- Yankees win 4-2 against Rangers
- Aaron Judge and Ben Rice hit back-to-back homers
- Max Fried pitched six shutout innings
- Fried's ERA lowered to 2.09
- Judge and Rice have combined for 21 home runs
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The New York Yankees have a new dynamic duo brewing early this season.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice went back-to-back in the third inning setting the tone for Max Fried to dominate the Texas Rangers in their 4-2 win on Monday night. When Rice’s two-run shot went over the left-center field fence, it was his 10th of the season, tying Judge for the team lead. However, the Captain got his lead right back lasering a line-drive over the left-field wall.
The pair have combined to hit 21 HR this season. That’s more homers than five teams have hit — Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants. They are also first set of teammates in MLB history with at least 10 HR and 20 walks before the end of April, per Katie Sharp.
The early offense for the Bombers was plenty for their ace to work with,
Fried tossed six shutout innings, allowing just four hits while striking out five. The southpaw lowered his season ERA to 2.09 and hasn’t allowed a run in his past two outings.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. also appeared to have woken up as the infielder joined the homer party with a solo shot in the fourth inning.
As far as Aaron Boone’s bullpen, Camilo Doval allowed a solo shot to Joc Pederson in the seventh, Tim Hill worked in and out of trouble in the eighth and also allowed a run in an inning of trouble, however, he was able to secure the final out.
Q&A
How many home runs have Aaron Judge and Ben Rice hit this season?
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice have combined to hit 21 home runs this season.
What was Max Fried's performance against the Texas Rangers?
Max Fried pitched six shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out five batters.
Which teams have fewer home runs than Judge and Rice combined?
The Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, and San Francisco Giants have fewer home runs than Judge and Rice combined.
