- Matchup: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Hits Proposition: 1 – Over (-118) Under (-104)
- Total Bases (TB) Prop Bet: 1.5 – Over (-102) Under (-125)
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Catch the New York Yankees and Ben Rice in action against the Tampa Bay Rays on MLB.TV this Thursday, July 9, 2026. Rice’s prop bets are set at 1 base hit and 1.5 total bases.
Ben Rice Seasonal Performance
This season, Ben Rice has batted in 319 games, racking up 87 hits. His performance includes an average of 1.0 strikeout and 0.5 walks per game. Across 86 games, Rice is achieving an average of 4.3 plate appearances per game, totaling 1.0 hits and 2.1 total bases. He has scored 60 runs while making 319 appearances (with 44 walks and 86 strikeouts). Rice’s slugging percentage is .577, with an OPS of .941. Currently, he holds a batting average of .273, along with a .364 on-base percentage.
Ben Rice Career Overview
In his career, Ben Rice averages 0.9 strikeouts and 0.4 walks per game. He has recorded 3.9 plate appearances each contest (0.8 hits and 1.7 total bases), with a career OPS of .223. In terms of offense, Rice has accumulated 59 home runs, 470 total bases, and 5 stolen bases over his professional career. His batting average stands at .247, with a .334 on-base percentage. Throughout his career, Rice has achieved 118 singles, 49 doubles, and 6 triples across 274 games, leading to 154 runs scored and 148 runs batted in during his time in the MLB.
Recent Performance: Ben Rice’s Last 5 Games
| Opponent | Hits | Total Bases | Walks | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Minnesota Twins | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
New York Yankees Recent Performance
In their past five games, the Yankees have an on-base percentage of .213 and a slugging percentage of .323. They average 5.3 hits per game, resulting in 3.2 runs scored. Over this stretch, Rice has accounted for 12.7% of the team’s plate appearances, averaging 3.7 per game. He has contributed to 18.8% of the Yankees’ hits and generated 24.6% of their total bases.
Ben Rice Last 10 Games Analysis
In his last ten games, Ben Rice averages 0.7 hits, with 3.4 at-bats and 1.9 total bases per outing. He has registered 19 at-bats, inclusive of 1 triple and 3 singles during this stretch. In total, Rice has earned 1 double amongst his last ten games, accumulating 4 extra-base hits and 19 total bases. His slugging percentage stands at .517, and his on-base rate is .275 in this period. Throughout these games, he has recorded 4 runs and plated 7, including 4 home runs. Rice has made 39 plate appearances (with 7 hits and 9 strikeouts) and has a batting average of .192 across the last ten games.
Prediction: Bet on Over Hits (-118)
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