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Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain, faced an unprecedented situation in October as his regular season form disappeared during the five-day break before the AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals. The postseason flunk extended to as many as nine games as fans raised deep concerns.
However, a player of Aaron Judge’s caliber cannot stay away from the limelight for long. He snapped out of the playoff flunk during Game 2 of the AL Championship Series against Cleveland Guardians, slamming a two-run homer in 6-3 win. And given his at-bats, Judge’s breakout homer was always on the cards.
Aaron Judge Unleash Class In Playoff Breakout
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Aaron Judge’s breakout in the ALCS seems to be a matter of timing and circumstance, as the New York Yankees rely heavily on his power to propel them toward their first World Series since 2009. Despite his postseason stats trailing behind the numbers from his regular season, Yankee manager Aaron Boone has unwavering confidence in Judge. “Always a matter of time with Aaron,” Boone remarked after Judge hit a pivotal home run in Game 2 against the Cleveland Guardians. Moreover, Judge’s ability to change the outcome of games has shaped the Guardians’ entire strategy, especially their bullpen management.In Game 2, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt intentionally walked Juan Soto to face Judge with the bases loaded in the second inning, highlighting the attention Judge commands.
Though early in the game, it demonstrated that Cleveland knows they must neutralize Aaron Judge to have any hope in the series. Despite the pressures of postseason pitching, Judge responded with a towering home run off one of the Guardians’ best arms, Hunter Gaddis, who posted a 1.57 ERA this season. Interestingly, Judge’s hit on a high fastball was remarkable, considering his difficulty with upper-zone pitches throughout the year, hinting that his postseason breakout may be imminent. After all that, Judge himself remains humble, consistently deflecting credit to his teammates like Gleyber Torres, Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton, emphasizing the collective effort. However, it’s clear that Judge’s performance is crucial to the New York Yankees’ playoff success. With the Guardians saving their best pitchers for him, the Yankees’ star slugger and captain will face immense challenges. But if Aaron Judge truly finds his form, he could swing the series in the team’s favor.
Judge Pissed At Gleyber Torres Despite Playoff Heroics
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Torres, stationed at first base, tagged up as he waited to see if Judge’s towering shot would clear the fence. Postgame, Aaron Judge was repeatedly asked about Torres’ decision to tag up, and though Judge responded in a lighthearted tone, it became a topic of discussion. Torres himself admitted feeling “a little embarrassed” by the situation, as he likely didn’t need to tag.
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