In a stunning performance, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 50th and 51st home runs of the season in a 10-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. These two home runs put him on track to surpass his own American League record for home runs in a season. The first home run, number 50, came off an 0-2 changeup from Austin Gomber in the first inning. This marked Judge’s 18th first-inning home run of the season, equaling the record set by Alex Rodriguez in 2001. Judge then went on to hit his 51st home run in the seventh inning, adding to his impressive tally for the year.
Following Judge’s second home run, teammate Giancarlo Stanton also hit a home run in the next at-bat, resulting in back-to-back-to-back home runs for the Yankees. This offensive explosion gave New York a commanding 7-3 lead over the Rockies. Judge’s exceptional performance on the field was matched by his humility off the field, as he acknowledged the support of the fans and his teammates after the game. “I didn’t want to come out until [manager Aaron Boone] told me,” Judge stated. “The fans are pumped up. We kind of hit a lull there in the game. We scored, had the lead, they kind of came back. They were down one for a while and for us to explode there for a couple of runs, the fans were pumped up.”
This season has been a historic one for Aaron Judge, as he continues to rewrite the record books. With his recent two home runs, Judge is now on pace to hit an incredible 63 home runs this season, surpassing his own AL record of 62 set in 2022. Not only has Judge reached the 50-homer mark multiple times in his career, but he has also joined an elite group of players who have accomplished this feat. Alongside legends like Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Babe Ruth, Judge has solidified his place in baseball history.
Despite his remarkable success this season, Aaron Judge remains focused on the bigger picture – helping his team achieve their ultimate goal. “This team’s got a big mission in front of them and we’re all focused on that right now,” Judge emphasized. With his impressive display of power and skill, Judge has become a driving force for the Yankees as they strive for success. As the season progresses, baseball fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if Aaron Judge can continue his record-breaking performance and lead his team to victory.
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