Yankees beat White Sox 8-1 as Max Fried and Ben Rice's 'Fried Rice' duo clicks.

Yankees pitcher Max Fried and catcher Ben Rice shared a playful moment before a 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, joking about their names forming a "Fried Rice" duo. Fried, who improved to 19-4 with a 2.86 ERA, pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run and striking out seven. Rice, in his second MLB season, is hitting .256 with 24 homers and 62 RBIs, contributing power and versatility. The pairing, which began in June 2024, has developed chemistry, with both players enjoying the connection. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted the potential benefit of their battery for a deep postseason run.