First, Juan Soto set a new personal record for most home runs in a season, and then Aaron Judge hit two home runs in the second game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians. The New York Yankees secured an 8-1 victory.
‘The Judge’ hit a two-run homer in the third inning, followed by a solo home run in the seventh, This gives him a total of 47 home runs in the 2024 MLB season.
Richter at 47 home runs
Judge scored the first home run against starter Joey Cantillo. The pitcher threw a curveball that hung in the middle of the strike zone, and the Yankees outfielder powerfully drove it into right-center field.
He hit his second home run of the night against reliever E. Morgan. After playing out the count, Judge found a 93 mph fastball and sent the ball into the right field bleachers.
The Bronx Bombers outfielder leads the MLB in home runs, RBIs (117) and ranks second in batting average (.334).
Upcoming Yankees games
Here are the upcoming games for the New York franchise where Judge hopes to add another half-century of home runs:
Judge aims for third season with 50 or more HRs
Judge is aiming for his third season with 50 or more home runs in Major League Baseball. The first time came in 2017, when he won the American League Rookie of the Year award after hitting 52 home runs. The second time came in 2022, when he set the record for most home runs in Yankees and American League history with 62. Where can he go this season?
