Yankees power surge beats Rays 13-3

The Yankees explode for nine homers in Tampa, with Judge, Bellinger and Stanton leading a high-powered night.

Yankees Hit Nine Home Runs in 13-3 Win Against Rays

After a rain delay of nearly two hours, the Yankees jumped ahead in the first inning. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton hit back-to-back-to-back homers four batters into the game to give New York a 3-0 lead. Judge added his 40th homer of the season, with Bellinger and Stanton following with long shots. José Caballero connected twice for his first career multihomer game, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice also went deep as New York rolled to a 13-3 win.

Shane Baz took the loss after allowing six runs and seven hits in three innings, including five homers. Carlos Rodón earned the win, improving to 13-7 with six innings of two-run ball. The game was played at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Rays’ temporary home while Tropicana Field undergoes repairs, with 10,046 in attendance. The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen on Wednesday against Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler.

Power, depth, and timing stood out in this lopsided night. The Yankees showed they can win with a deep lineup, not just a single star, and the nine-homer outburst signals real potential when the order is locked in. The venue may have helped the offense, but the season-long message is clear: this offense can carry momentum across a series.

Yet one game does not define a season. The Rays face questions about pitching depth and consistency, and the swap to Steinbrenner Field highlights how even favored teams must adapt quickly. The next stretch will reveal whether New York can sustain this level of production and whether Tampa Bay can rebound and keep competing in a crowded schedule.

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The long road to October will test how quickly teams adjust after nights like this.