Aaron Judge made history by hitting his 50th home run for the fourth time, helping the New York Yankees secure a crucial 8-1 victory against the Chicago White Sox and reclaim a share of the AL East lead. Meanwhile, pitcher Max Fried achieved a milestone as the major leagues’ first 19-game winner with his sixth consecutive victory.
The New York Yankees, now standing at 90-68, are on a winning streak, having won seven of their last eight games. This latest triumph marks their seventh season with at least 90 wins in the past eight full seasons, reaching a season-high 22 games over .500. Their resurgence has propelled them back into a tie for the division lead with the Toronto Blue Jays, after trailing since early July. With only four games remaining, the race for the top spot is intensifying.
Aaron Judge’s historic 50th home run, a three-run blast in the second inning, set the tone for the Yankees’ dominating performance. Judge’s remarkable achievement puts him in elite company alongside baseball legends such as Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa, as one of the few players to hit 50 or more home runs in four seasons. Trent Grisham also contributed to the Yankees’ offensive power with his 34th home run.
As the Toronto Blue Jays face a crucial matchup against the Boston Red Sox in a bid to avoid a series sweep, the battle for supremacy in the American League East continues to heat up.