Aaron Judge claims ‘nobody can replace’ Juan Soto, praises Yankees stars following HISTORIC 20-9 victory over Brewers

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees set records on Saturday by demolishing the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9 in the second game of the season.

Aaron Judge claims ‘nobody can replace’ Juan Soto, praises Yankees stars following HISTORIC 20-9 victory over Brewers

Juan Soto and Aaron Judge (Image via X/@Metsmuse/Imago)

The New York Yankees registered a thumping 20-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. After the game, the 2024 AL MVP Aaron Judge dropped the name of his former teammate, Juan Soto, and claimed ‘nobody can replace‘ him but credited his teammates for their efforts.

Judge and Soto formed a formidable duo for the Yankees last season. The duo combined to hit 99 home runs and helped the team reach their first World Series since 2009. After losing in this series and becoming a free agent, Soto signed with the New York Mets on a record-breaking $765 million deal.

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Following the loss of Soto, the Yankees brought in a pair of former National League MVPs, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger. Both of them, along with Judge, homered on the first pitch they faced in the first inning on Saturday.

There had been questions about how the Yankees would cope without Juan Soto in the lineup. The offense of the Yankees woke up in this game as they hit 9 home runs in the game.

After the match, Judge credited his teammates. While speaking on the loss of Soto, the 32-year-old pointed out that with his loss, the team were able to fill in some holes which they were missing last season.

Nobody can replace Soto. He’s one of a kind. But I think with the guys we added, we were able to fill some holes that we probably had last year. Just add some more depth, you get a guy like Bellinger who you can throw in there. You can play first, play all three outfield positions. You had Goldie who’s just a professional bat from the right side.

Aaron Judge said as per SNY

Out of the 9 home runs, Judge hit three of them. He followed up the solo shot in the first inning with a huge grand slam in the third inning. In the fourth inning, he smashed a towering two-run shot to center field. He wrapped up the day going 4-for-6 with three home runs, one double and 8 RBI.

Aaron Judge joins exclusive Yankees company following 3 home run game

In the past three years, Aaron Judge has set several records and accomplished a lot of milestones. Following his 3 home run game on Saturday, he joined an exclusive New York Yankees company.

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Aaron Judge (Image via X/@BRWalkoff)

This was Judge’s third three-home run game as a Yankees player. His first two instances came in the 2023 season when he slammed 3 home runs against the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

This latest feat means that he is now just the 4th Yankees star to have 3 or more three home run games while wearing the pinstripes of the Yankees. The other three on the list are Lou Gehrig (4 times), Joe DiMaggio, and Alex Rodriguez (3 each).

Judge missed a 4th home run in this match in the sixth inning. With a runner on base, the ball would hit the right field wall instead of going over. It turned into an RBI double for him, though, as he drove in his 8th run of the game.

Yankees create franchise record with demolition of Brewers

Following a fast start, the matchup between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers seemingly turned into a home run derby. The Bronx Bombers lived up to their name on Saturday and set a franchise record in this game.

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Aaron Judge (Image via X/@Yankees)

The 9 home runs hit in this match are the most the Yankees have ever hit in a single game. Their previous was 8, which they hit against the Chicago White Sox in July 2007 during a 16-3 win.

They are also just the third team to hit 9 or more home runs in a single game. The Cincinnati Reds hit 9 home runs during a 22-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in 1999. The record for the most home runs by a team in a single game stands at 10, with the Toronto Blue Jays doing so against the Baltimore Orioles in 1987.

With 2 home runs in the first game, the American League Champions have 11 home runs from their opening day two games. They would be looking to keep this momentum going as they try to sweep the Brewers on Sunday.