Judge's Power Lifts Yankees Over Tigers

In an electrifying performance on Thursday night, Aaron Judge propelled the New York Yankees to a 9-3 victory against the Detroit Tigers by hitting two home runs. With this achievement, Judge ties Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio for the fourth spot on the Yankees' all-time home run leaderboard, both boasting 361 career homers.

Focused on the Team's Success

Following the game, Judge reflected on the significance of the milestone, stating, "It's amazing, you don't really know what's going on until it's over with." Despite this personal achievement, Judge emphasized his priority remains on the team's objectives, noting the importance of facing the Tigers and upcoming crucial games against the Boston Red Sox.

Chasing Yankees Legends

Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Lou Gehrig still lead the franchise's record for home runs, while Judge recently surpassed another Yankees legend, Yogi Berra, for fifth on the list. Judge is enjoying another outstanding season, with impressive statistics that include 46 home runs, 28 doubles, and 100 RBIs over 136 games. Moreover, his .322 batting average and 1.112 OPS are the highest in Major League Baseball this season.

Yankees' Playoff Push

As the Yankees prepare for the final stretch of the season, they sit at 81-65, trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by three games for the top spot in the AL East. With Judge leading the charge, the team remains optimistic about their postseason aspirations.