Yankees Tie Home Run Record in Wild 13-3 Win: Is This the Real Bronx Bombers?

By Oliver Wiener August 21, 2025 19:42

The New York Yankees delivered a wild and historic show in their recent 13-3 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays, tying the franchise record by blasting an incredible nine home runs in a single game. This powerhouse display of offense once again raises the question: Is this the real Bronx Bombers back in full force?

The Yankees' performance on August 19th, 2025, was electrifying. After a nearly two-hour rain delay, the Yankees stormed back onto the field to launch their home run barrage. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton each crushed back-to-back-to-back homers in the very first inning off Rays starter Shane Baz, setting an intense tone early. The team's barrage continued as José Caballero, Ben Rice, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also contributed long balls, with Bellinger, Stanton, and Caballero each hitting two homers apiece. This nine-homer feat matched the Yankees' franchise record set earlier this season in March during a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, and made New York the first team in MLB history to have two games with nine home runs in one season.

Manager Aaron Boone marveled at the feat, saying, "To accomplish this twice is extraordinary. Some of those hits were absolutely crushed. It was a truly impressive offensive display against a team that doesn't typically allow many runs." Boone’s remarks highlight the potency of the Yankees' lineup despite the usual ups and downs of a grueling 162-game schedule.

The offensive explosion featured some standout individual performances as well. Judge, nearing the tail end of an MVP-caliber season, launched his 40th home run of the season with a 429-foot blast, underscoring his return to form after dealing with a right arm strain. Bellinger brought consistent power with two homers and strong at-bats, while Stanton, returning to the lineup after soreness, demonstrated he remains a feared slugger with his multiple homers. Judge reflected on the team’s offensive strength, "We possess a really strong offense. Throughout a 162-game season, there will be ups and downs, but we all have faith in one another. The talent is there, and we're effectively combining it all. Being part of this has been enjoyable".

This incredible display put the Yankees at 68-57 overall and atop the American League Wild Card standings. While trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by five games in the AL East, New York's display sends a warning that they are keeping pace with title contenders. Their 13-3 win not only showed raw power but also highlighted pitching, with Carlos Rodón delivering a solid six-inning start while allowing just two runs.

Historically, the Yankees have been known as the Bronx Bombers for their ability to light up the scoreboard with home runs, from legends like Babe Ruth to Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle. To see nine homers tied twice in a season rekindles that legacy, raising hopes among fans and analysts alike that this team could make a deep postseason run powered by prolific offense.

While the Yankees came just one home run shy of the MLB all-time record of ten in a single game (held by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987), their feat is nevertheless monumental, as Boone emphasized. This kind of firepower sends a clear message: the Yankees are very much alive and dangerous in 2025’s playoff race.

For a team famed for its power and postseason glory, tying their home run record in such emphatic fashion ignites excitement. As Bellinger put it, “Being part of this has been enjoyable,” and the Bronx faithful will undoubtedly hope it’s the real Bronx Bombers making noise again as the season heads into its stretch run.

The Yankees’ historic nine-home-run game in a 13-3 victory marks a potential turning point, underscoring their offensive depth and championship aspirations. The question remains: Are these the Bronx Bombers that will once again dominate October baseball? Judging by their recent display, the answer looks increasingly affirmative.