Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees showcased their offensive power in a dominant 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Bellinger stood out by becoming one of three Yankees to hit multiple home runs in the game, reinforcing his impact on the team’s offense.
From the very first inning, the Yankees offense took control as Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton hit consecutive home runs against Rays starter Shane Baz. This explosive start set the tone for a game in which the Bronx Bombers matched a franchise record by hitting nine home runs.
Bellinger Matches Ichiro Suzuki’s Unique Position Feat in Yankees History
Beyond his power at the plate, Bellinger displayed remarkable defensive versatility by playing all three outfield positions during the contest. This rare achievement made him the first Yankees player since Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki achieved the same in a 2012 game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Bellinger finished the game 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBIs, contributing heavily to the team’s victory. Alongside him, Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Caballero also recorded multiple home runs, marking only the second time in Yankees history that three players hit multiple homers in the same game. The previous occurrence was with Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Bill Skowron back in 1961.
Reflection on the Yankees’ Offense and Season Momentum
This game marked Bellinger’s second multi-home run performance of the season, amidst a powerful Yankees lineup that has achieved nine home runs in a game twice this year. The first was a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on March 29, making the Yankees the first <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/baseball/mlb/”>MLB team to have multiple nine-home run games in a single season.
“We have a really good offense,” Bellinger said. “With the ebbs and flows of a 162-game season, it’s not always going to be pretty, but we all believe in each other. The talent’s there, and we’re doing a good job of putting it all together. It’s been fun to be a part of.” —Cody Bellinger, All-Star Outfielder
Tuesday’s strong offensive showing extended New York’s winning streak to four games. The Yankees will face the Rays again in the series finale before hosting the Boston Red Sox, a key rival they recently surpassed in the AL Wild Card standings following this victory.