Aaron Judge Ties Joe DiMaggio's Home Run Record in Yankees' Victory Over Tigers
Aaron Judge hit two home runs, matching Joe DiMaggio's career total, as the Yankees defeated the Tigers 9-3.
On Thursday, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hit two home runs, bringing his career total to 361 and tying him with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the franchise's all-time home run list. Judge's performance contributed to the Yankees' 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium.
Judge's first home run came in the first inning off Tigers pitcher Tyler Holton, traveling 413 feet to left field. In the third inning, he hit his second homer of the night, a 434-foot drive to the back of the Detroit bullpen off Sawyer Gipson-Long. This marked Judge's sixth multi-homer game of the season.
The Yankees' offense was further bolstered by Giancarlo Stanton, who hit his 449th career home run, tying him with Hall of Famers Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jeff Bagwell for 41st on the all-time list. Ben Rice, José Caballero, Austin Slater, and Cody Bellinger each contributed RBI hits.
President Donald Trump attended the game, watching from a suite on the third base side. Prior to the game, he visited the Yankees' clubhouse, shaking hands with players, including Judge. Trump addressed the team, expressing confidence in their playoff prospects.
With this win, the Yankees (81-65) moved a half-game ahead of the Boston Red Sox for the top American League wild card spot. They remain three games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays (84-62).