What happened: Ben Rice hit his 34th home run of the season to extend the New York Yankees' lead. The score sits at 3-1 in favor of New York.
Why it matters: The Yankees entered the contest with a 66-53 record and a two-game winning streak. New York has posted a 2-3 mark over its last five outings.
By the numbers: New York averages 4.4 runs per contest this season while allowing 3.8 to opponents.
What to watch: The game remains in progress.