Max Fried did not have his stuff once again, however, Ben Rice and the Bombers’ offense came to the rescue in a 12-8 win over the Cardinals to secure the three-game set. Rice recorded seven RBIs and three hits, including a go-ahead fourth-inning three-run homer — his 18th of the year — to give the Yanks a 6-5 lead.

As the New York Yankees try to persist in the crowded American League wild-card race, they would love to see pitcher Max Fried regain his form from earlier in the season.