Aaron Judge leads Yankees to victory with career-best hitting performance
The New York Yankees’ captain, Aaron Judge, put on a hitting clinic during Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, with MLB hit king Pete Rose watching from behind the plate. Judge went 4-for-4 with a walk and three RBI, including the go-ahead single in the 10th inning that secured the Yankees’ 7-4 victory. Judge’s impressive performance also included a home run by Anthony Rizzo, which sealed the final score.
Despite falling behind in the count, Judge remained focused and pulled Ian Gibaut’s breaking ball down the left-field line, scoring the go-ahead run. Judge credited his success to his confidence and the support of his teammates, including Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu. The Yankees have now won 10 of their past 13 games and secured their second straight series victory.
Yankees still have work to do
Although the Yankees have been performing well lately, Judge believes there is still room for improvement. He praised his teammates for their competitive at-bats and resilience, but acknowledged that the team has not yet « clicked. » Despite this, Judge remains optimistic and confident in the team’s ability to continue to improve and succeed.
In addition to Judge’s impressive hitting performance, the game also featured the debut of Benny Rortvedt, who had a strong showing in his first game with the Yankees this season. Overall, it was a great team effort that secured the Yankees’ victory and left fans excited for what’s to come.
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