Yankees first baseman Ben Rice kept it simple with his first career hit in the majors. Facing righty Albert Suarez, Rice lined a single to right field to load the bases.
Rice offered a big gaping smile after time was called.
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Rice was batting .275 with 15 home runs in the minors before getting promoted earlier Tuesday and flied out to left in his first at-bat.
The Yankees lead the Orioles 3-0 after three innings.
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