Ben Rice crushes 431-foot home run against Baltimore

The slugger took Chris Bassitt deep to extend the lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Ben Rice CRUSHES this ball 431 feet 🍚 https://t.co/IiGh7OcJAe Via @MLB on X

What happened: Ben Rice connected on a 93.1 mph four-seam fastball. The drive serves as his 34th homer of the season.

Why it matters: The production bolsters New York against the Orioles in a late-season matchup. The performance continues a breakout campaign that earned him an All-Star nod earlier this summer.

By the numbers: The ball left the bat with a 110 mph exit velocity and a 33-degree launch angle.

What to watch: The lineup will look to close out the game and carry its offensive momentum forward.

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