Yankees’ Judge Talks Trump Meeting Boosting Team Confidence

Aaron Judge, superstar of the New York Yankees, expressed that the team’s recent meeting with President Donald Trump instilled a sense of confidence in their ability to win games. This sentiment came after the Yankees secured a victory against the Detroit Tigers with a score of 9-3 at Yankee Stadium, an event that coincided with the commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

“He came here and said we were going to win,” Judge remarked, adding that it really seemed to energize the team. “I think it gave everyone the confidence to go out there and perform well,” he noted.

Following the game, Judge, who hit two home runs, mentioned, “When we execute like that, I think we should make it a point to invite him more often.” Notably, he recorded his 45th and 46th home runs of the season during this match.

Trump himself commented during a “Fox & Friends” appearance, reminiscing about his interaction with the Yankees and Judge. He humorously mentioned, “I told them they needed to win—but if they didn’t, I’d be upset.” His praise for Judge was evident as he described him as a strong player.

The Yankees needed this win, as they were coming off two losses in a three-game series against the Tigers. Judge’s impressive season includes a batting average of .322, 100 RBIs, and 46 home runs, making him a strong contender for a third MVP award.

In other notable moments from the game, Giancarlo Stanton also made a significant contribution to the Yankees’ success.

As the Yankees, now 81-65, prepare to take on the Boston Red Sox, who are just behind them in the standings, the results of the upcoming series will be crucial for playoff positioning.

The Tigers, currently 84-63, will kick off their series against the Miami Marlins soon, but the focus for now is firmly on the clash between the Yankees and the Red Sox.