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Judge Shines in Yankees’ Victory Over Pirates
Aaron Judge showcased his exceptional form in the New York Yankees’ 9-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday, April 4, 2025.
In a significant performance marking his 1,000th career game, Judge launched his sixth home run of the season in the seventh inning, taking Tim Mayza deep and extending the Yankees’ lead to 9-1.
This latest homer, which was the 321st of his career, notably ties him with Babe Ruth for the most home runs hit in their first 1,000 games with the Yankees.
The 32-year-old Yankees captain, who has secured the American League MVP award twice in the last three years, has resumed where he left off after a stellar 2024 season, where he boasted a .322 batting average while smashing 58 home runs and driving in 144 RBIs.
As the season unfolds, Judge has hit an impressive .379 through his first seven games, with his six home runs and 17 RBIs highlighting his immediate impact.
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Interestingly, Judge’s home run total has surpassed the totals of several major league teams this season, including the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins.
Other Yankees also shone bright during the contest, with third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera achieving a remarkable 3-for-4 performance, netting four RBIs. Shortstop Anthony Volpe also contributed significantly with three hits in this triumphant win.
Pitched Performance
On the mound, starting pitcher Max Fried earned his first win of the season and with the Yankees, pitching 5â…” innings, allowing just one run on six hits, while striking out six opponents. Fried recently made headlines when he signed the largest contract ever for a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball history, an eight-year deal valued at $218 million.
With the Yankees holding a 5-2 record, they are set to face the Pirates again in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees will have Marcus Stroman on the mound, while Bailey Falter will pitch for the Pirates.
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