- Matchup: New York Yankees vs Houston Astros
- Hits Proposition: 1 – Over (-104) Under (-115)
- Total Bases (TB) Proposition Bet: 2 – Over (-102) Under (-125)
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Ben Rice and the New York Yankees are set to face the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on YES on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. In this matchup, Rice’s projections start at 1 base hit and 2 total bases.
Ben Rice Seasonal Stats
He currently holds a batting average (BA) of .249, with an on-base percentage of .345. This year, he has accumulated 82 runs batted in (RBIs) and has made 465 plate appearances (64 walks and 136 strikeouts). His slugging percentage for the season stands at .525, contributing to an OPS of .870. In terms of plate discipline, Rice averages 1.1 strikeouts and 0.5 walks each game. Across 125 games, he boasts an average of 4.3 plate appearances per game with 0.9 hits and 2.0 total bases. He has batted 465 times this season, achieving 116 hits.
Ben Rice Career Performance
Over his professional career, he has played 313 games, scoring 173 runs and driving in 170 RBIs. He has recorded 133 singles, alongside 54 doubles and 7 triples. His lifetime batting average stands at .241 with a .330 on-base rate. On the offensive front, Ben Rice has hit 67 home runs and achieved 530 total bases while stealing 6 bases in his career. His average performance includes 4.0 plate appearances per game, including 0.8 hits and 1.7 total bases, with an OPS of .223. In terms of plate discipline, Rice averages 0.9 strikeouts and 0.4 walks during his professional career.
Ben Rice Recent Performance (Last 5 Games)
| Opponent | Hits | Total Bases | Walks | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Blue Jays | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
New York Yankees Recent Performance (Last 5 Games)
In the last five games, Ben Rice has accounted for 12.5% of the Yankees’ hits and 11.9% of their total bases. He has participated in 12.4% of the Yankees’ plate appearances during this stretch, averaging 3.8 appearances per game. The New York Yankees have recorded an average of 6.7 hits per game and scored 4.2 runs during this period. Their on-base percentage is sitting at .285, while their slugging percentage is .339.
Ben Rice Performance Over Last 10 Games
Ben Rice has achieved a total of 4 runs, 6 RBIs, and 2 home runs in his last 10 appearances. He has had 12 at-bats, without any triples, and has made 4 singles during this span. His slugging percentage stands at .245, accompanied by a .265 on-base percentage. In his last 10 games, he averages 0.6 hits, 3.8 at-bats, and 1.2 total bases per game. He has batted 44 times (with 6 hits and 12 strikeouts), leading to a batting average of .125. In this stretch, Rice has achieved 2 doubles and a total of 12 bases.
Expert Prediction: Take the Over on Hits (-104)
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