New York Yankees’ slugger Aaron Judge made history on Sunday, becoming the fifth player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season at least three times. Judge’s 50th and 51st homers of the season led the Yankees to a convincing 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies.
In other games, the Washington Nationals salvaged the final game of their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves with a 5-1 victory. Jacob Young’s RBI double highlighted a three-run seventh inning, while starter DJ Herz pitched five scoreless innings to set up the win.
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a thrilling 4-3 walk-off win against the Cincinnati Reds. Yasmani Grandal’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning sealed the victory, with Aroldis Chapman earning the win after a scoreless top of the ninth.
These exciting matchups showcased the talent and determination of teams and players across the league, setting the stage for more thrilling games to come.
