Overcoming Injury
Just four days after being hit by a pitch, Aaron Judge showed no signs of slowing down. He hit his second home run in three games since returning, marking his league-leading 28th homer of the season. This helped the New York Yankees secure an 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, ending their three-game losing streak.
Impressive Season Pace
Judge has hit 28 home runs in the Yankees’ first 79 games of the season, putting him on pace for 57 homers. In his last 50 games, he has hit 24 home runs with a batting line of .371/.486/.886 (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage). If he maintains this high level of performance, he could challenge his own American League single-season home run record set in 2022.
Focus on Team Success
“It’s hard to say, every season is so different,” Judge remarked. “I’m just trying to take it one game at a time and do my best to get on base for the team, especially with our current lineup.”
Contributing to the Team
Judge’s decisive two-run homer in the first inning was a key moment, leading the Yankees to score eight runs on nine hits. Trent Grisham, pinch-running for the injured Giancarlo Stanton, also contributed with a solo home run.
Strong Pitching Performance
Yankees starter Marcus Stroman pitched 6.2 innings, striking out six and walking two while allowing three hits, including two home runs, and three runs overall. He secured his seventh win of the season.
Building Momentum
Does this victory signal the end of the Yankees’ recent slump, in which they lost five of their previous six games? “It’s just one game, but it’s what we need to do,” said Yankees captain Judge. “Anytime you hit a rough patch, you understand the season is long, but every game is important. We’ve been through this before, year after year, counting down the days in September, trying to figure out what’s going to happen next.”
Top of the League
The Yankees currently hold a record of 52 wins and 27 losses, maintaining a league-best winning percentage of 65.8%. (Lvbet)
