Ben Rice
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice did not start in Monday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, sidelined by the left hand contusion he suffered the day before. Manager Aaron Boone anticipates a quick recovery.
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New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice left Sunday's 11-3 victory against the Baltimore Orioles early due to a left hand contusion. Despite the injury, Rice hit a home run earlier in the game at Yankee Stadium. The win improved the Yankees to 23-11, their best record in the American League.