For seven innings Wednesday afternoon, Max Fried put on a masterclass, showing why the Yankees signed him to an eight-year, $218 million contract.

The Yankees had another quiet day at the plate on Wednesday, but Fried stepped up in his first opportunity to play stopper for his new team.

But before it was too late, Ben Rice ended a 16-inning scoring drought by smoking a two-run home run in the top of the seventh that, along with Fried’s gem and some late insurance, snapped a ...