Judge Powers Yankees with Historic Homers
- Aaron Judge homered twice and drove in three runs.
- Juan Soto hit a two-run homer and drove in five, leading to a dominant 8-1 win by the New York Yankees over the Cleveland Guardians.
- The impressive performances of Judge and Soto secured a convincing victory for the Yankees.
In a standout performance, Aaron Judge hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the third inning and a solo homer in the seventh, bringing his league-leading total to 47. This achievement places him alongside baseball legends Babe Ruth and Roger Maris as the only players in New York Yankees history to reach 47 homers within the first 127 games of a season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Judge's continuous improvement, noting his exceptional control of the strike zone and unparalleled power. Judge's impressive outing marked his fourth multi-homer game of the season and the 38th of his career. Meanwhile, Juan Soto also showcased his power, hitting a home run for the eighth time in nine games, a streak that includes a three-homer game against the Chicago White Sox. The two sluggers homered in the same game for the second consecutive match and the 11th time overall, with Soto expressing excitement about their simultaneous success at the plate. Soto's performance was highlighted by a season-high five RBIs, achieved through a homer and a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning. This marked the fifth time in his career that he has driven in five runs in a game. On the injury front, the Yankees placed right-handed pitcher Luis Gil on the injured list due to a strained lower back, while Clarke Schmidt is set to begin a rehab assignment after recovering from a strained right lat. Additionally, Jazz Chisholm Jr. participated in batting practice for the first time since his injury.