Paul Blackburn continued his rehab assignment with a strong performance for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing just one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings. After a rocky start that included a leadoff triple, he settled into the game and increased his pitch count to 72, raising questions about his role upon returning to the Mets’ rotation as they welcome back Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea.
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When Ben Rice stepped up to bat in the ninth inning, the New York Yankees were tied with the Toronto Blue Jays, facing a crucial moment in their AL East matchup. Rice hit a game-winning home run, leading the Yankees to a 5-4 victory and narrowing their deficit in the division to three games as they evened the three-game series. Want More Context? 🔎
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