ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees-Angels game was delayed in the top of the sixth inning Wednesday night after Ben Rice roped a foul ball into the first base camera well and appeared to hit a photographer in the head.

A scary scene at Angel Stadium after Ben Rice’s foul ball struck someone in the head in the camera well. The person was able to walk before leaving on a cart. Rice was visibly shaken and shook the person’s hand before they left the field. pic.twitter.com/mPvWRZ48LZ

Ben Rice's hard foul ball struck a photographer in the camera well at Angel Stadium, halting the New York Yankees-Los Angeles Angels game for about 10 minutes.

First baseman Ben Rice has emerged as arguably the most important player for the 2026 New York Yankees, carrying the team’s offense amid long-term injuries from sluggers like Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton.

Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Ben Rice hit a bases-loaded single to score two runs and cap a three-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday

On Wednesday at 9:38 p.m. ET, Ben Rice and the New York Yankees (79-60) face Zach Neto and the Los Angeles Angels (53-86) at Angel Stadium. See how to watch the New York-Los Angeles matchup below. When is Yankees vs.

Ben Rice will return to the leadoff spot for the Yankees in back-to-back games for the first time since mid-June. The decision comes as New York looks to spark its offense following a disappointing performance in the opening game of its three-game series against the Angels.