In a thrilling game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Aaron Judge showcased his power by hitting a two-run home run that contributed to a Yankees victory. This marked his 500th extra-base hit and solidified his status as a formidable presence at the plate. The team, motivated by past playoff disappointments, displayed an aggressive mindset, aiming to maintain pressure on opponents. Judge's performance, which included multiple hits and RBIs, embodies the Yankees' goal of quick and decisive scoring to secure wins and avoid past struggles.
The reigning American League MVP stepped into the box for the first time on Thursday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger on first and second. It didn't matter where they were standing on the basepaths, though; when Judge is at the plate, everyone is in scoring position.
I catch myself having these ridiculous conversations with him sometimes because he's set the bar so darn high, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
We never exhale, Judge said after the game. We've seen it too many times in this game. It's been our thing since the beginning of this year - don't let off the gas. Keep scoring. Keep scoring until you get the final out.
As described by Boone and Judge, the club entered spring training with an added hunger to attack teams out the gate, extra motivated to pummel the opposition and claw their way back to the Fall Classic.
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