Aaron Judge ties Babe Ruth with 321 homers in Yankees win
- Aaron Judge celebrated his 1,000th game with the Yankees by hitting his sixth home run of the season.
- The Yankees won the game against the Pirates 9-4, improving their record to 5-2.
- Judge matched Babe Ruth's home run total through the first 1,000 games with the Yankees.
On April 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the New York Yankees faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exciting game. Aaron Judge, the Yankees' captain, celebrated his milestone of playing in 1,000 games by hitting his sixth home run of the season in the seventh inning, significantly contributing to the Yankees' 9-4 victory. His home run not only marked his 321st career hit but also tied him with Babe Ruth for the most home runs hit in a player's first 1,000 games with the Yankees, showcasing Judge's remarkable consistency and power since joining the team. Judge's performance in the early part of the 2025 season has been impressive, maintaining a .379 batting average alongside 17 RBIs over seven games, demonstrating his efforts to lead the Yankees after being awarded the AL MVP two out of the last three seasons. Max Fried, who collected his first victory as a Yankee, pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run and contributing effectively to the team's success. The Yankees' other hitters also had strong performances; Oswaldo Cabrera went 3-for-4 with 4 RBIs, while Anthony Volpe added three hits. This victory improved the Yankees' record to 5-2, consolidating their strong start to the season. On the other hand, the Pirates struggled, facing their third consecutive loss, dropping their record to 2-6. The discontent among Pirates fans was palpable, as they shouted