On a remarkable Saturday in New York, Aaron Judge showcased his extraordinary talent, hitting three home runs and driving in a career-high eight RBIs as the New York Yankees dominated the Milwaukee Brewers with a stunning score of 20-6. This historic game saw the Yankees set a franchise record by hitting a total of nine home runs, a feat that underscores their offensive prowess.
Judge's performance was a highlight on an unusually warm afternoon, with temperatures reaching 78 degrees. He, along with teammates Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger, launched home runs on the very first three pitches thrown by Milwaukee's Nestor Cortes. This marks the first time since Major League Baseball began tracking pitch counts in 1988 that a team has homered on its first three pitches.
Judge's first homer traveled an impressive 468 feet, and he later hit his ninth career grand slam—a 396-foot drive to left-center off Connor Thomas, a 27-year-old making his major league debut. Judge's other two-run shot, which measured 425 feet, further illustrated his power at the plate and helped extend the Yankees' lead.
In an exciting first inning, the Yankees made history by hitting four home runs, a first in the team's century-plus history. Following Judge's early contributions, Austin Wells also joined the long-ball club, while Anthony Volpe added a three-run drive in the second inning, pushing the Yankees to a commanding 7-3 lead. Cortes, who allowed a career-high five home runs during the game, struggled significantly on the mound, finishing with a staggering 36.00 ERA after just two innings of play.
Despite a valiant effort from the Brewers, including a brief rally that closed the gap to 4-3 in the second inning, Milwaukee could not keep pace with the Yankees' relentless offense. The Brewers' pitching was put to the test by New York's explosive batting lineup, which ultimately overwhelmed them.
Goldschmidt, who batted leadoff for the first time in his 15-year major league career, hit a fastball 413 feet into the Brewers' bullpen. Bellinger also made his mark by smashing a fastball over the Yankees bullpen, contributing to the Yankees' historic offensive display.
With this game, the Yankees not only celebrated a record-breaking victory but also joined the ranks of elite teams in baseball history. Previously, the Yankees had hit eight home runs in a single game, but this outing surpassed that mark significantly. For context, the Toronto Blue Jays hold the record for most home runs in a game with ten, achieved against the Baltimore Orioles on September 14, 1987.
The Yankees' performance was a testament to their strength and resilience as a team, setting the stage for what could be an exciting season ahead. As fans filled the stands, the joy of witnessing such an extraordinary game will surely be a cherished memory for many.
