On Friday night, the New York Yankees beat the Arizona Diamondbacks (at Chase Field) by a score of 9-2.
Gerrit Cole got the start.
He allowed two earned runs in 6.0 innings (with six strikeouts).
New York Yankees Star Cole Makes Ben Rice Statement
After the game, Cole was asked about Ben Rice (via YES Network).
Rice had two hits, including one home run and two walks.
Meredith Marakovits: “And Rice now, 39 home runs in the season. Just what have you thought of his production and what he has meant to this team?”
Cole: “Special, special year. Has made some really good adjustments from previous years going into this year. And I think he’s really started to kind of heat back up here the last few weeks after having to make some adjustments in the middle of the season. So not only is he really proficient with the bat, but he’s a smart player and a hard worker, which is leading him to have just a really outstanding season for us.”
Looking At Rice
Rice is in the middle of his third season at the MLB level (all with the Yankees).
He was picked in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Right now, Rice is batting .264 with 144 hits, 39 home runs, 94 RBIs, 100 runs and three stolen bases in 146 games.
Looking At Cole
Cole is in the middle of his 6th season pitching for the Yankees.
He has also spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros.
Right now, Cole is 9-9 with a 3.63 ERA in 21 starts this year.
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
The Yankees (89-64) have two more games with the Diamondbacks before they return home to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
They are 4.0 games back of the Rays.
New York Yankees Star Gerrit Cole Makes Bold Ben Rice Statement