Yankees bullpen catcher head butts Ben Rice's grand slam on the fly in hilarious moment against Red Sox
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Key Points:
- Ben Rice hit a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series, giving the New York Yankees a 9-0 lead over the Boston Red Sox and energizing Yankee Stadium.
- The baseball from Rice’s grand slam struck a Yankees bullpen catcher directly on the helmet, who showed no reaction and took the hit with full commitment, creating a unique and memorable moment.
- Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered a dominant performance, allowing just two hits, one walk, and striking out 10 over 6.1 innings, helping secure the decisive victory.
- The Yankees built their lead steadily, scoring in the second, fifth, and seventh innings before Rice’s grand slam capped a five-run eighth inning.
- The Red Sox face elimination in Game 2 as they prepare to face Yankees pitcher Max Fried in the best-of-three AL Wild Card series.
