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Ben Rice becomes third Yankee to hit 40 homers in first three seasons

He currently shares the American League lead with 41 homers.

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Last night, Ben Rice became the third Yankee in franchise history to hit at least 40 HR within his first three Major Lea

What happened: Ben Rice became the third player in He joins Aaron Judge and Joe DiMaggio as the only players to accomplish the feat.

Why it matters: The milestone cements Rice's presence in the lineup. He is the first primary first baseman to record a 40-homer season for New York since Jason Giambi. His production provides essential stability as the team prepares for the postseason amidst uncertainty surrounding Judge's calf injury.

By the numbers: Rice boasts a .900 OPS with 41 home runs and 23 doubles on the season. He sits in a four-way tie atop the American League home run leaderboard.

What to watch: New York looks to finalize its playoff positioning as the regular season concludes. Rice will be relied upon in the upcoming wild card series.

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