There’s a reason the New York Yankees are called the Bronx Bombers.
In their 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees swatted nine home runs. They became the first team in MLB history to have multiple games with nine or more homers, according to baseball journalist Sarah Langs.
The other time came earlier this season, when the Yankees hit nine home runs in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on March 29.
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The Yankees jumped on Rays starter Shane Baz immediately.