Aaron Judge continues to rack up home runs this season with his 30th home run of the season against the Pirates.
In the Yankees’ 16-0 victory last night, Aaron Judge took the opportunity to hit another home run, a big slam to join big names from the Yankees in this performance.
Indeed, with this 30th home run before the All-Star Break break, Aaron Judge tied Alex Rodriguez (2007) and himself (2017) for the second most home runs before the All-Star Break. Game in Yankees history. Roger Maris’ 33 units in 1961 are still the record to beat. Judge is also the second player in American League history with multiple 30-or-more home run seasons before the All-Star break, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (1994, 1997, and 1998).
“I am happy that it is associated with a victory”, said Judge. “I think that’s what’s most important here, with the way this team has been riding. »
There are still a few games left for Aaron Judge to get the record with the Yankees. That of MLB and Barry Bonds and his 39 home runs may be harder to find.
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