BOSTON (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is done chasing Joltin’ Joe.
After his 362nd home run on Friday night moved him past Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio on the New York Yankees’ career list, Judge said he had no intention on going after another, even more famous DiMaggio record: his 56-game hitting streak.
They were playing to win,” Judge said.
I’m here to win.” Judge reached 362 homers in his 1,130th game.
“I’m trying to help put this team in the best position every single night,” Judge said.
BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has dropped his pursuit of Joltin’ Joe.
Judge stated he had no plans to pursue another, even more renowned DiMaggio record: his 56-game hitting streak, even after his 362nd home run on Friday night put him ahead of Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio on the New York Yankees’ career list.
Judge laughed and said, “Yeah, I don’t think I’m getting that one. “I believe that one is untouchable, but we can try.”. “.”.
One game later, on the anniversary of the Sept., Judge tied DiMaggio with President Donald Trump at Yankee Stadium after hitting two home runs. In the first inning, the Yankees captain hit the second pitch he saw from Boston’s Lucas Giolito over the Green Monster and onto Lansdowne Street, scoring 11 runs.
As the longtime rivals fight for a postseason spot, the 468-foot shot put New York ahead of Boston 1-0. Although both teams are in the running for wild-card spots, trailing division leader Toronto, only one of them would receive home-field advantage in the first round. The Yankees’ 4-1 victory increased their lead over the Red Sox in the AL East to 1 1/2 games.
It’s unique, but they weren’t playing for records, just like every other guy on those lists in front of me. Judge stated, “They were playing to win.”. “I’m merely attempting to emulate them. I want to win. “”.
During his 1,130th game, Judge hit 362 home runs. On September, DiMaggio hit his final home run in 1,736 games. 28, 1951, at the conclusion of a 13-year career that was cut short by three seasons due to World War II service.
Tuesday night, Judge broke a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on New York’s career list. He now has 47 home runs this season, including four in his last four games.
Additionally, he increased his major league-best batting average to .323 and took two walks on Friday night. Sportradar reports that the homer was the longest at Fenway Park this season and the longest since his 470-foot homer in July of last year.
After the win, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remarked, “That was a big shot in the arm for us, to get it going.”. “The boys definitely got going when Aaron delivered one of those — you know, one of those Aaron blows.”. “.”.
Of Babe Ruth’s 714 home runs with the Yankees, 659 were hit; Judge is surpassed by Lou Gehrig (493) and Mickey Mantle (536).
Mantle, Gehrig, and Ruth each won seven World Series, while DiMaggio won nine. This is Judge’s first title.
“Every night I try to help put this team in the best position,” Judge stated. That is a part of big moments like that and home runs. It’s quite awesome. In my opinion, however, the players in front of me, particularly DiMaggio, all played to help this team win in New York. I’m going to continue attempting to do that. Finally, we can discuss the milestones. “”.
.
