In a stunning display of power, the New York Yankees unleashed nine home runs in a singular game Sunday, tying their own single-game franchise record in a commanding 13–3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The barrage took place at Steinbrenner Field—normally a spring training ground—where the Rays are temporarily playing due to repairs at Tropicana Field .
A trio of sluggers—Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton—went back‑to‑back‑to‑back in the very first inning, instantly setting the tone for what would become a historic night . In total, both Bellinger and Stanton launched two homers apiece, while José Caballero (formerly with the Rays) joined the multi‑homer club in his Yankees debut. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice also added solo shots to complete the nine long balls .
This remarkable feat marks the second time this season the Yankees reached nine home runs in a game—making them the first team in MLB history to do so multiple times in one year . The only higher mark in MLB history remains ten homers, achieved by the 1987 Blue Jays
The outcome propelled the Yankees into sole possession of the AL Wild Card lead, maintaining a four-game advantage in the tight playoff chase
