“What an at-bat” – Yankees’ Aaron Judge hits first career walk-off HR in triumph over Blue Jays
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New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge pulled off an outstanding three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday night. This helped in giving the New York team a comfortable 6-5 victory at Yankee Stadium.
The 450-foot moonshot—the first walk-off home run of the California native Judge‘s career – soared high into the second deck, leaving his bat at a whopping 112.5 mph. Following this, the Major League Baseball (MLB) star stepped up to the plate after back-to-back walks from catcher Jose Trevino and third baseman DJ LeMahieu with one out in the frame.
“What an at-bat,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters after the win, as quoted by Sports Illustrated. “Saw everything, spoiled some heaters and then got a hanger and obviously didn’t miss it there with two strikes. Once Jose gets on, you’re like ‘man, alright there’s a good chance Judgey is getting to the plate in that situation.’ Down two there against their closer, that’s what you’re hoping for.”
“Have a couple of guys behind me that are swinging the bat well”
Talking about his performance last night, Judge stated that he’s able to execute his plans on the mound.
“Just trying to do my job up there,” Judge said, calling Romano one of the best closers in the game. “I know I have a couple of guys behind me that are swinging the bat well. Just tried to get a pitch I could drive and was able to do something with it.”
“Everybody knows who Aaron Judge is,” Yankees right-hander Luis Severino added postgame when asked about his teammate. “I think in 2017, he should’ve won MVP that year. No doubt about it. He’s a great hitter, a great player and in big situations like tonight, you know Aaron is going to [come] through.“
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