McMahon, Rice power Yankees to win over Blue Jays

May 19, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Yesterday was such a nailbiter that even though tonight’s game was just about as close, the cadence of the evening felt very different — until it didn’t. Both teams reserved almost all their scoring for the middle innings, with an e