Yankees Make History: 9 HRs for the 2nd Time This Season, Judge Impresses

The Yankees Tie Record with Nine Home Runs on a Historic Night

In an unprecedented display of offensive power, the New York Yankees tied a franchise record by hitting nine home runs, achieving a resounding 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger led the attack with two home runs each, while Aaron Judge added his 40th home run of the season. The New York team demonstrated its ability to hit the ball, establishing a memorable milestone. The game, which was delayed almost two hours due to rain, didn’t stop the Yankees’ momentum. Judge, Bellinger, and Stanton hit consecutive home runs in the first inning, giving the Yankees an initial 3-0 lead. José Caballero also shined with two home runs in his first game at George M. Steinbrenner Field, marking his first multi-home run game of his career. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice also joined the home run party, contributing to the impressive victory.

I think it’s because of spending time with these guys.

José Caballero

The Yankees became the first team in MLB history to have multiple nine-home run games in the same season. The team had already achieved this feat before, demonstrating their consistency on offense.

It was incredible in every way.

Giancarlo Stanton

Stanton, Bellinger, and Caballero joined a select group of Yankees players who have hit multiple home runs in the same game, matching a record set by Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Bill Skowron in 1961.

I think we were all ready to play at 7:30 p.m. And then it didn’t happen, so we had to take it out on the Rays a little bit. But we just made sure we stayed focused and got a win tonight.

Giancarlo Stanton

Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised the team’s performance and highlighted the quality of the hits. Bellinger had an outstanding performance, batting 4-for-5 with three RBIs. Rays pitcher Shane Baz suffered the loss, allowing six runs and five home runs in three innings. Yankees’ Carlos Rodon earned the win, allowing two runs in six innings.

We have a very good offense. I think with the ups and downs of a 162-game season, it won’t always be pretty. But we all believe in ourselves, and the talent is there, and we’re doing a good job of putting it all together.

Cody Bellinger