Aaron Judge smacked his 25th home run, the most in the league, with a powerful hit that traveled 436 feet, landing into the fountain behind the center-field seats. The New York Yankees dominated the Kansas City Royals with a 10-1 win on Tuesday night, marking their 11th victory in 14 games.
Following Judge’s impressive shot, Giancarlo Stanton added to the Yankees’ lead with a 446-foot homer in the seventh inning against pitcher Nick Anderson, marking his 16th home run of the season. Earlier in the game, Austin Wells contributed with a three-run homer in the fourth inning off pitcher Brady Singer.
After a day off, Judge returned to the lineup and continued his strong performance, hitting his 21st homer in his last 41 games and also delivering a single that brought in New York’s first run. Judge’s batting average rose to .309, a significant improvement from .197 in early May. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Judge’s consistent performance, highlighting his exceptional talent and experience.
Despite his impressive stats, Judge remains humble, stating that he doesn’t compare himself to legendary hitters like Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, and Miguel Cabrera.
He remains focused on continuous improvement, aiming for higher batting averages like Juan Soto’s .330.
The Yankees, leading the American League with a record of 48-21, have a remarkable record of 39-4 when both Judge and Stanton hit homers in the same game. They continue to dominate against AL Central teams, with a 16-1 record this season. Boone achieved his 557th victory as a manager, surpassing Billy Martin.
Pitcher Marcus Stroman delivered a strong performance, allowing only four hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings, extending his winning streak to 4-0 in his last six starts. Ron Marinaccio made a crucial strikeout, stranding the bases loaded in the sixth inning.
Juan Soto, playing right field for the Yankees, went 0 for 2 with two walks before leaving the game with New York leading 10-0 in the seventh inning. Soto had missed the weekend series due to left forearm inflammation but returned as the designated hitter on Monday, contributing with a hit and a walk.
