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New England Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record New England Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record
New England Native Sets Yankees Rookie Home Run Record The Yankees are among the greatest franchises in sports history, but none of the team's Hall of Famers did what Massachusetts native Ben Rice was able to pull off.  The Cohasset native hit three home runs in the Yankees' 14-4 shellacking of the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, July 6 in the Bronx. It was the most times a rookie has ever gone yard in a single game for the Yanks. “It’s definitely a day I’ll never forget,” Rice told MLB.com. “I’m just pumped that it was a big-time win for us, a good bounce-back win, and over my hometown team. So it’s pretty cool.” The Yankees' social med…

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Hockey Standout From Area Expected To Be One Of First Picks In NHL Draft Hockey Standout From Area Expected To Be One Of First Picks In NHL Draft
Hockey Standout From Area Expected To Be One Of First Picks In NHL Draft Click here for an updated story: Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Selected With Ninth Pick In NHL Draft  An 18-year-old athlete from the area is about to make a big splash in the hockey world. Northern Westchester's Trevor Zegras, who starred on the US Under 17 national team, is expected to be among the top picks in the NHL Draft on Friday, June 21. The draft, being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, begins at 8 p.m. and will be televised live on NBC Sports Network. Most hockey experts have the 6-foot, 175-pound center from Bedford as a probable top 10 pick, with many slott…

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by Zak Failla