On Friday night, the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets by a score of 6-4 in the first of their three-game series (in the Bronx).
The Yankees have now won four games in a row.
Aaron Judge returned to the lineup on Tuesday (and has played in three out of the last four games).
Ben Rice Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement
After Friday’s game, Ben Rice was asked about Judge when he met with the media (via YES Network).
Reporter: “Do you feel like there’s an extra energy in the lineup when Judge is in there, whether he’s hitting or not, that you guys kind of perform better?”
Rice: “Absolutely. I feel like when he got back that really invigorated us. Of course, he’s been around in some sort of a presence over the last couple months that he’s been out. But having him actually in the dugout, in the lineup, on the field makes it feel a little different.”
Looking At Judge
Judge is in the middle of his 11th season at the MLB level (all with the Yankees).
He is a three-time MVP.
Right now, the 34-year-old is batting .250 with 56 hits, 17 home runs, 38 RBIs, 44 runs and five stolen bases in 62 games.
Looking At Rice
As for Rice, he is in the middle of his third season at the MLB level (all with the Yankees).
The 27-year-old was picked in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Right now, Rice is batting .259 with 137 hits, 37 home runs, 89 RBIs, 94 runs and three stolen bases in 141 games.
New York Yankees Star Ben Rice Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement