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VIDEO: Yankees 1B Ben Rice notches first MLB hit of career

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.

Ben Rice FIRST CAREER HIT! pic.twitter.com/If5VmccVdR

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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.