Yankees Defeat Nationals 10-5: Ben Rice’s Longest Homer, Cody Bellinger Shines, Cam Schlittler Dominates on August 25, 2025

Monday, August 25th, 2025

Yankees Power Past Nationals 10-5 Behind Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Cam Schlittler

The New York Yankees delivered an impressive performance at Yankee Stadium, defeating the Washington Nationals 10-5. The Yankees’ offense was sparked by Ben Rice’s longest career home run and a three-RBI outing from Cody Bellinger. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler contributed six scoreless innings to secure the win for New York.

Ben Rice's Mammoth Home Run Sets the Tone

Ben Rice sent a powerful message with a 435-foot home run to right field in the third inning, his longest to date. The blast followed Cody Bellinger's sacrifice fly in the first, which opened the scoring for the Yankees off Nationals starter Brad Lord.

Explosive Fifth Inning for the Yankees

The Yankees broke the game open in the fifth inning with a dominant five-run surge. Aaron Judge drove in a run with an RBI double, Cody Bellinger added a two-run single, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. capped the rally with a two-run homer. Chisholm's homer was his third in two games and pushed him to a career-high 25 home runs for the season.

Jasson Domínguez Homers to Extend Yankees Lead

Jasson Domínguez contributed a three-run homer in the seventh inning, marking his first home run since July 23 and giving the Yankees additional breathing room in the late innings.

Cam Schlittler's Strong Start Propels New York

Cam Schlittler (2-2) built on his recent success by delivering six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and three walks while striking out eight. After carrying a perfect game into the seventh in his last start, Schlittler has now thrown 14 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to August 13.

Nationals' Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short

Down 10-0 entering the ninth, the Nationals staged a rally with five runs, all scoring with two outs. Robert Hassell III drew a bases-loaded walk before Jacob Young launched a grand slam, but the comeback ultimately fell short.

Brad Lord Struggles on the Mound

Brad Lord (4-7) struggled through 4 1/3 innings, surrendering seven runs (six earned) while striking out five and walking two. The Yankees’ offensive outburst proved too much for the Nationals’ starter to overcome.

Key Moment

One of the game's critical moments came in the fourth inning when Schlittler escaped a two-on, one-out jam. Riley Adams popped out and Ben Rice caught Josh Bell attempting to steal second, thwarting CJ Abrams’ attempt to score from third.

Key Stats

The Yankees improved to a 13-9 record since 2023 in games not started by shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe, who has struggled recently with a .160 batting average and 10 errors since June 15, was replaced for the second straight game by José Caballero.

Up Next

The series continues Tuesday night with Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (1-1, 4.26 ERA) set to take the mound against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (5-12, 4.11 ERA).

In summary

The New York Yankees secured a decisive 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals behind standout performances from Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Cam Schlittler. The Yankees’ explosive offense and strong pitching highlight their continued momentum, while the Nationals look to regroup in the next game of the series. Fans can look forward to the upcoming pitching matchup as the series progresses at Yankee Stadium.

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