Aaron Judge ties Joe DiMaggio with historic home run

In New York, on September 11, 2025, Aaron Judge achieved a significant milestone in his baseball career by hitting his 361st home run, which tied him with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in the history of the New York Yankees. Judge's performance that night also helped the Yankees secure a 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers, preventing the Tigers from completing their first sweep in New York since 2008. President Donald Trump attended the game, marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, while Judge displayed his exceptional skill by hitting two home runs within the first three innings. Judge’s first home run came off pitcher Tyler Holton in the first inning, contributing to the Yankees’ early lead. He then secured his record-tying home run in the third inning, launching it 434 feet into the back of the Detroit bullpen off Sawyer Gipson-Long. This performance not only tied him with DiMaggio but also demonstrated Judge's ongoing success during the season, as it marked his sixth multihomer game of the year. Furthermore, Judge maintained a major league-best batting average of .322 following these at-bats. The game saw other noteworthy performances as well, including Giancarlo Stanton hitting his 449th career home run. This game was historically significant not just for the Yankees’ standings but also for the partnership between Judge and Stanton, as they have now homered together 56 times, solidifying the effectiveness of their combined efforts in the lineup. With this victory, the Yankees move to a half-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for the top American League wild card spot, positioning themselves for a critical upcoming series against their rivals at Fenway Park. Judge's achievement creates excitement among fans and further cements his legacy within the storied history of the Yankees.