The New York Yankees erupted for nine homers against the Tampa Bay Rays at Steinbrenner Field, tying a franchise record. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton launched a first-inning trio, with Bellinger and Stanton adding another shot later. José Caballero, fresh off a Rays-to-Yankees swap at the trade deadline, went deep twice—his first two as a Yankee. Jazz Chisholm Jr. also homered in the high-scoring showcase. The win keeps New York rolling toward the top wild-card spot, while the Rays slide in the standings.

Historically, only four teams have produced nine homers in a game, and the Yankees became the first club to post two nine-homer games in a season. Judge’s 40th of the year sits beside a four-season 40-HR club list, underscoring the Yankee power core. Boone, who managed one of the prior nine-HR games, hinted Judge might rest his throwing going forward, adding a layer of fantasy-management nuance as the season winds down. Caballero’s power outburst adds another dynamic piece to New York’s lineup, while the Rays’ playoff chances fade a bit more as they chase late-season momentum.