Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees' star player, hit his first home run since May 24 on Monday night. This milestone came as the Yankees secured their record 61st postseason berth and their ninth in the past decade. The homer was hit off A.J. Minter in the eighth inning of a game against Minnesota, providing the Yankees with a 7-2 lead.
Judge, who had been sidelined due to a fractured rib, had previously struggled, batting 3 for 20 with 11 strikeouts since his return. The Yankees, four games behind AL East leaders Tampa Bay, clinched their wild card spot with this victory. The team, currently seeking its first World Series title since 2009, has already lost 18 players to injuries this season.
Despite this setback, Manager Aaron Boone expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting that Judge's return seemed to boost their overall play.
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