Aaron Judge Hits 42nd Home Run of the Season

In a thrilling game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Aaron Judge hit his 42nd home run of the season, marking his 299th career homer. This achievement places him just one home run away from becoming the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to reach 300, a record currently held by Ralph Kiner, who accomplished the feat in 1,087 games. Judge achieved his milestone in just 952 games, leaving him with ample opportunity to break Kiner's record, as noted by Elias Sports Bureau. Judge expressed his focus on team success, stating, “If it comes with a win, it’ll mean something.” His commitment to the team's performance reflects his growth as a player, and he remains optimistic about his future contributions. Alongside Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, who ranks fifth on the 300-homer list, continues to be a significant force in the Yankees' lineup, having reached the milestone in 1,119 games. The dynamic duo of Judge and Juan Soto has been a formidable presence, as they hit back-to-back home runs for the fourth time this season during the game. Soto praised Judge's impressive abilities, calling him and Stanton “the aircraft carriers” of the Yankees' offense. With Stanton's recent home run following an intentional walk to Judge, opposing teams may reconsider their strategies, potentially allowing Judge more opportunities to increase his home run tally.