Yankees' Ben Rice packing leadoff punch felt by Red Sox

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The New York Yankees were hoping for improved production from the leadoff spot when rookie Ben Rice was moved up on Thursday.

A three-homer game probably wasn't anticipated, but after Rice accomplished that feat on Saturday, the Yankees are in position to win their first series in over three weeks and hope to get rolling again when they face the Boston Red Sox on Sunday