Yankees Set Franchise Home Run Record as Judge, Bellinger, and Stanton Power 13-3 Win Over Rays in Tampa

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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New York Yankees Dominate Tampa Bay Rays with Record-Tying Home Run Barrage

The New York Yankees delivered a stunning offensive showcase against the Tampa Bay Rays, matching a franchise record with nine home runs in a decisive 13-3 victory. The game, played at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, saw the Yankees' power hitters put on an unforgettable performance to extend their winning streak to four games.

Yankees Stars Shine Early

Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger led the way for the Yankees, each blasting two home runs. Aaron Judge continued his impressive season by launching his 40th homer, contributing to a historic first-inning display. Judge, Bellinger, and Stanton went back-to-back-to-back, rapidly giving New York a 3-0 lead just four batters into the game. This explosive start set the tone for the rest of the night.

Additional Power Throughout the Lineup

José Caballero made a major impact with his first career multi-home run game. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice also added to the longball tally, reinforcing the Yankees' dominance at the plate. Bellinger finished the night 4-for-5 with three RBI, capping off a memorable offensive evening.

Rays Struggle at Temporary Home

The Tampa Bay Rays, currently hosting games at the Yankees’ spring training home while Tropicana Field undergoes repairs, struggled to contain New York's powerful lineup. The cozy dimensions of George M. Steinbrenner Field provided little relief, as the crowd of 10,046 witnessed the Yankees’ relentless display of power.

Weather

The game’s first pitch was delayed nearly two hours due to rain, but the wait only seemed to fuel the Yankees’ bats as they took command early and never let up.

In summary

The New York Yankees matched their franchise single-game home run record with nine homers in a commanding 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Standouts included Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger with two homers each, and Aaron Judge’s milestone 40th home run. The Yankees continued their winning streak and solidified their reputation as one of MLB’s most powerful lineups, overcoming both the weather delay and the temporary venue with a dominant offensive performance.


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