Yankees’ Judge Hits Two Home Runs in Loss to Dodgers

Los Angeles, CA – Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees delivered a stellar performance, hitting two home runs in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Despite his efforts, the Yankees fell short, losing 18-2 in the highly anticipated World Series rematch.

Judge, who finished the game 3-for-4, now has 21 home runs this season, placing him second in the American League behind Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners. This latest achievement also brings him closer to the legendary figures in Yankees history, as he tallied his 42nd multi-home run game, trailing only Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Lou Gehrig.

The 33-year-old Judge is having a remarkable season, boasting a .398 batting average and 50 RBIs, accompanied by an impressive 1.268 OPS. Meanwhile, Dodger’s star Shohei Ohtani contributed with a 2-for-4 performance against the Yankees.

In other offensive highlights, the Dodgers saw Max Muncy hit two homers, with Andy Pages and Dalton Rushing each adding to the score as well. The two teams will conclude their series on Sunday night with a crucial game scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET, featuring Yankees’ Ryan Yarbrough opposing Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The Yankees, currently holding a record of 35-22, are looking to bounce back after their second consecutive loss to the Dodgers. Earlier, New York suffered from inconsistent pitching, notably from Max Fried, who struggled significantly in the sixth inning during their first matchup.

The Yankees aim to regain their momentum after an overall strong performance this season, having won 16 out of their last 21 games. However, they must improve their execution, as they faltered against the Dodgers in critical moments, leaving runners stranded throughout the game.

As for the Dodgers, they seek to build on their victories and further establish their dominance against the Yankees.