History has been made in the Bronx, and it involves two of the most exciting bats in the Yankees' lineup.

Aaron Judge is doing what Aaron Judge does—dominating at the plate and reminding everyone why he's the best hitter on the planet. But this season, he's got some company in the record books, and his name is Ben Rice.

According to MLB Stats guru Sarah Langs, Rice and Judge have become the first pair of Yankees teammates to each hit 13 or more home runs within the team's first 42 games of a season. That's right—in over a century of pinstriped history, no other duo has accomplished this feat.

Rice, the 27-year-old slugger out of Massachusetts, has been a revelation. He's currently hitting .312 and has the kind of left-handed power that can change a game with one swing. Whether it's a fastball down the middle or a breaking ball on the edges, Rice has proven he can handle it all. Many fans and analysts have been calling for him to be in the lineup every single day, and so far, he's making that case look pretty smart.

Of course, Judge is Judge. With his towering home runs and consistent production, he's the anchor of this offense. But what makes this season special is that he's not doing it alone. Rice has stepped up in a big way, giving the Yankees a one-two punch that opposing pitchers are struggling to handle.

The best part? There's no sign of either slugger slowing down. Rice's power has been a constant over the past few years, and even if his average dips a bit, that left-handed swing is built for Yankee Stadium's short porch. As for Judge, well, he's the reigning MVP for a reason.

For Yankees fans, this is more than just a cool stat—it's a glimpse of what could be a very special season. And for anyone who loves the game, watching this duo swing the bats is pure entertainment.