Ben Rice Injury: Yankees' First Baseman Leaves Game

It's May 3rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today.

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Ben Rice had to leave the Yankees game against the Orioles on Sunday at Yankees Stadium

and the top of the fourth inning after what looked like an injury.

No clear moment caused it, but the young first baseman was having a solid day before that.

He smashed his 12th home run of the season in the bottom of the first, putting him tied

for third in the majors.

That blast showed why he's turning heads as both a catcher and first baseman.

Then in the third, Rice doubled, scored on Aaron Judges' 13th homer, and that tied

judge for the MLB lead with White Sox Ricky Winnetaka.

Murakami.

Judges on fire, keeping the Yankees in the mix.

Paul Goldschman stepped in at first base right at the start of that fourth inning to replace

him.

Fans hailed their breath, watching Rice walk off, hoping it's nothing serious.

We'll keep an eye on updates from the Yankees as they check him out.

But for now, it's a reminder how quick things can change in this game.

Stay tuned for more.