Aaron Judge Shines Despite Yankees’ Loss to Red Sox
Aaron Judge scored six more points with a .400 pursuit over the weekend.
On Sunday, he had a remarkable three-hit game, reaching base four times, but the Yankees ultimately fell to the Red Sox with a score of 11-7.
His batting average currently stands at .396.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora noted, “He seems to be more aggressive early in the count. We had chances to challenge him a few times over the weekend, and he delivered. He’s really on another level right now.”
Judge’s performance brought him to a .393 average, which ties him with a franchise record set back in 1923, before he hit a 398-foot blast in nine innings.
This home run put him in a tie with Lou Gehrig for the third-most multi-homer games in Yankees history, totaling 43.
“If it had been a victory, that would have been nice,” Judge remarked. “But I try not to dwell on it—it’s an honor to be mentioned alongside those legends.”
Despite the fact that no MLB player has hit .400 since Ted Williams in 1941, Judge seems to be defying odds with his exceptional performance.
He previously broke Roger Maris’ American League home run record with 62 homers in 2022.
Teammate Paul Goldschmidt said, “He’s probably the best hitter on the planet right now and has been for years. It’s not just a fluke; we all admire him.”
In a game against rookie Hunter Dobbins, who is a lifelong Red Sox fan, Judge hit a two-run home run. Dobbins had jokingly mentioned he would “retire” before playing for the Yankees, but the hit was impressive nonetheless.
“Judge is one of the best hitters of our generation,” Dobbins acknowledged. “I faced him and it was quite the experience.”
After some rallies led by Carlos Rodon and the bullpen, Judge played a key role. He walked and scored in the sixth inning, bringing the score to 7-4.
In the fifth, he managed two infield singles, which brought the tying run to the plate, but Cody Bellinger was unable to connect.
Manager Aaron Boone reflected, “He had a fantastic night at the plate. It’s not often you see a ball hit the other way for home runs, and I think Judge thrives in these big games.”
Among high batting averages, Ted Williams’ .406 remains unmatched, with Tony Gwynn (.394 in 1994) and George Brett (.390 in 1980) following behind.
