Aaron Judge put the New York Yankees on the board with a home run in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers. However, it was Juan Soto’s incredible performance that ultimately helped the Bronx Bombers sweep the Tigers with a 5-2 win at Yankee Stadium.
His bases-clearing double was the highlight of the game. With this win, the Yankees have extended their record and are now 10 games ahead of the .500 mark. In a postgame interview, Judge praised Soto for his excellent play:
When asked about Soto’s affinity for the spotlight, Judge recalled a moment from his first game against the Houston Astros this season:
“He’s a ballplayer. He’s a gamer.”
– Aaron Judge on Juan Soto’s bases-clearing double and so much more as he meets with the media after today’s 5-2 win over the Tigers. pic.twitter.com/nUlQV25EmB
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 5, 2024
Aaron Judge highlights competing with Tarik Skubal
Aaron Judge may have hit a home run in his first at-bats against the Tigers. However, Tarik Skubal proved to be competitive on the mound. Judge highlighted going back and forth with Skubal after smashing his homer.
The Yankees captain believes he’s still not performing at his best as he looks forward to the upcoming games. Judge has smashed seven home runs and drove in 16 runs. The Yankees star is slugging .220/ .350/ and .789. In 132 appearances at the plate, Judge has recorded 20 RBIs. It’s a slow start for the slugger, but he has a long season ahead to catch up.
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