By Marly Rivera
ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The American League has a new single-season home run king.
New York Yankee star Aaron Judge launched his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night on the road against the Texas Rangers, breaking the AL record he shared with Roger Maris.
After depositing a Tim Mayza sinker into the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen to tie Maris' mark last Wednesday, Judge went without a home run during the Yankees' final regular-season homestand -- a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Back on the road, Judge, who had gone 2-for-9 with two singles in two games against the Rangers through Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, took Texas pitcher Jesus Tinoco deep in the first inning of the nightcap to reach No. 62.
"It's a big relief. I think that everyone can sit back down in their seats and watch the ballgame, you know? No, but it's been a fun ride so far," Judge said. "Getting a chance to do this, with the team we've got, the guys surrounding me, the constant support from my family whose been with me through this whole thing ... it's been a great honor."
The Yankees gathered to meet Judge at home plate after the home run, and he took off his helmet as he walked back to the dugout to acknowledge the fans. When he took the field in the bottom of the inning, he was again given a standing ovation.
"Pretty surreal," Judge said of the welcome he received at the plate. "Just like in Toronto, it was pretty awesome, having their support. I think, in Texas, they were a little more excited, they could finally exhale.
"At home, in the dugout, I can see right in and see all the guys sitting at the top steps. Here on the road, they are behind me, so I didn't see the 40-plus people sitting in the dugout. So, I think, to finally see them run out on the field, and get a chance to hug them all, that's what it's about for me."
The ball was caught by Cory Youmans of Dallas, who was sitting in Section 31. When asked what he was going to do with the ball while being taken away with security to have the ball authenticated, Youmans responded, "Good question. I haven't thought about it."
At the time of his postgame news conference, Judge hadn't met Youmans, but did say it was the fan's right, should he choose to keep the ball.
"I don't know where it is," Judge said. "It would be nice to get it, but that guy made a great catch."
Judge struck out in the second inning, and was removed from the game when the Yankees next took the field, again drawing a standing ovation. The Rangers went on to win 3-2. The Yankees won the first game of the doubleheader 5-4
"We were all a little bit out of sorts," Yankees starter Gerrit Cole said of his teammate's accomplishment in his postgame, on-field interview on the YES Network. "What a special opportunity to share a field with this guy. He's just an unbelievable player, unbelievable talent, unbelievable human. He's been our rock all year."
The record-setting homer came three days after the 61st anniversary of the day Maris passed the legendary Babe Ruth with his 61st home run.
"Roger Maris Jr,. him and his family, supporting and being along for the ride, too, a lot of thanks and congratulations to them, too," Judge said. "It's a tough situation, your dad's legacy and you want to uphold that. But getting a chance to meet that family, they are wonderful people. Getting a chance to have my name next to someone as great as Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, those guys, is incredible."
Only Barry Bonds (73), Mark McGwire (70, 65) and Sammy Sosa (66, 64, 63) are ahead of Judge on MLB's single-season home run list. But while Judge holds the AL record, Maris Jr. said this week that he believes Judge should be recognized as the true "home run king."
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The American League has a new single-season home run king.
New York Yankee star Aaron Judge launched his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night on the road against the Texas Rangers, breaking the AL record he shared with Roger Maris.
After depositing a Tim Mayza sinker into the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen to tie Maris' mark last Wednesday, Judge went without a home run during the Yankees' final regular-season homestand -- a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Back on the road, Judge, who had gone 2-for-9 with two singles in two games against the Rangers through Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, took Texas pitcher Jesus Tinoco deep in the first inning of the nightcap to reach No. 62.
"It's a big relief. I think that everyone can sit back down in their seats and watch the ballgame, you know? No, but it's been a fun ride so far," Judge said. "Getting a chance to do this, with the team we've got, the guys surrounding me, the constant support from my family whose been with me through this whole thing ... it's been a great honor."
The Yankees gathered to meet Judge at home plate after the home run, and he took off his helmet as he walked back to the dugout to acknowledge the fans. When he took the field in the bottom of the inning, he was again given a standing ovation.
"Pretty surreal," Judge said of the welcome he received at the plate. "Just like in Toronto, it was pretty awesome, having their support. I think, in Texas, they were a little more excited, they could finally exhale.
"At home, in the dugout, I can see right in and see all the guys sitting at the top steps. Here on the road, they are behind me, so I didn't see the 40-plus people sitting in the dugout. So, I think, to finally see them run out on the field, and get a chance to hug them all, that's what it's about for me."
The ball was caught by Cory Youmans of Dallas, who was sitting in Section 31. When asked what he was going to do with the ball while being taken away with security to have the ball authenticated, Youmans responded, "Good question. I haven't thought about it."
At the time of his postgame news conference, Judge hadn't met Youmans, but did say it was the fan's right, should he choose to keep the ball.
"I don't know where it is," Judge said. "It would be nice to get it, but that guy made a great catch."
Judge struck out in the second inning, and was removed from the game when the Yankees next took the field, again drawing a standing ovation. The Rangers went on to win 3-2. The Yankees won the first game of the doubleheader 5-4
"We were all a little bit out of sorts," Yankees starter Gerrit Cole said of his teammate's accomplishment in his postgame, on-field interview on the YES Network. "What a special opportunity to share a field with this guy. He's just an unbelievable player, unbelievable talent, unbelievable human. He's been our rock all year."
The record-setting homer came three days after the 61st anniversary of the day Maris passed the legendary Babe Ruth with his 61st home run.
"Roger Maris Jr,. him and his family, supporting and being along for the ride, too, a lot of thanks and congratulations to them, too," Judge said. "It's a tough situation, your dad's legacy and you want to uphold that. But getting a chance to meet that family, they are wonderful people. Getting a chance to have my name next to someone as great as Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, those guys, is incredible."
Only Barry Bonds (73), Mark McGwire (70, 65) and Sammy Sosa (66, 64, 63) are ahead of Judge on MLB's single-season home run list. But while Judge holds the AL record, Maris Jr. said this week that he believes Judge should be recognized as the true "home run king."
13 comments:
Barry Bonds hit 73.
That's the Major League Baseball season record. He did it against better pitching, and try hitting a real curve or fastball.
Judge still needs 11 homeruns to be celebrated.
get real, Montoya.
You're either the home run king or not
Stop this American or national league titles
Part of society's problem
The home run king is mark McGwire period
Haber who is the season leader for home runs for each MLB team? Exactly no one cares
So this guy has a team record buhuuu
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Chief Chapo Sauceda and the rest of the Brownsville Police Department would like to let you know that he (Chapo) is the REAL King! Do not let the hype of a homerun record distract you from the facts! El Chapo's mentality is driving the department's morale into the gutter. His decision making on department essential ideas goes on deaf ears. Special assignments to officers who previously were caught taking her husband on out of town training and the lying about it, a cop who used to post pictures of himself drunk in pissed pants, passed out on the floor, an officer who was forced off a special federal position after realizing that she lied on her background, an officer previously arrested for human trafficking, a supervisor linked to a federal investigation when he "borrowed" money from an FBI target, who was eventually deported, and now an "analyst" who actually does side work with Dell, while on the clock....
Buy hey, el Chapo is ready to pose for the next picture for Facebook anytime!!
Autopsy ordered after body found on outskirts of Los Fresnos, sheriff says
What for they haven't solved the other 5. No investigative process, knowledge and intelligence on how to solve murders. HOUSE MOUSE PAPER PUSHER what you expect??? the pink panther?
Be careful commenter you might get threatened!
No. 62! Judge breaks Maris’ all-time AL HR record
Only a yankee can do that!
Morale is for pussies
He plays in a park about the size for T-ball 8 year olds. For now on, until some other teams builds a midget park, only Yankees will have those records.
Its the MLB record not the al or nl or not?
Barry Bonds in 2001 is sullied because it’s widely believed he used steroids, so some believe that the real record is the 61 now shared by Judge and Roger Maris.
so what's the big deal ooooh he's white.
anda bien mofo
THE BASEBALLS ARE FIXED the astros helped him.
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