Yankees Bet on Rice at Leadoff | New York Yankees News

The Yankees are making a bold move to spark their offense, sending Ben Rice back to lead off for the second straight day — a role not seen since mid-June — as they try to rebound from a tough loss to the Angels. Despite his recent slump, with an August batting average of .184, Rice’s versatility and potential make him a key piece in this lineup gamble. The team is counting on him to find his rhythm quickly, hoping his bat can ignite a turnaround in a crucial series. For Rice, it’s a chance to erase the slumps and start September strong — if he delivers, both he and the Yankees could be looking at a major win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9642108bc4e4d06