Ben Rice’s two‑run triple powers Yankees to comeback win over Nationals

First‑base prospect Ben Rice delivered a two‑run triple in the top of the eighth inning on July 12, turning a 4‑3 deficit into a lead and helping New York beat Washington 5‑3. The hit completed a three‑game sweep of the Nationals, marking the Yankees’ third straight come‑from‑behind victory and extending their winning streak to four games as they closed within three games of the AL East lead.

Rice has been a key offensive spark this season, setting a franchise record for left‑handed batters with 29 home runs in the first half and earning his first All‑Star selection and a spot in the Home Run Derby. His late‑inning heroics come as the Yankees seek to rebound from a recent slump that left them 5‑15 over a stretch and have sparked trade‑deadline speculation about filling the void left by Aaron Judge’s injury.