Aaron Judge Powers Yankees to Record-Setting Victory Over Brewers with Three Home Runs

Aaron Judge Powers Yankees to Record-Setting Victory Over Brewers with Three Home Runs

Aaron Judge showcased his extraordinary talent by hitting three home runs, leading the New York Yankees to a staggering 20-9 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. This remarkable performance is a testament to Judge’s prowess, as he helped the Yankees set a franchise record with nine home runs in a single game.

Historic Start with Back-to-Back Home Runs

The first of Judge’s impressive home runs came during a historic first inning for the Yankees. The team was already buoyed by an electrifying start, launching three home runs consecutively on three pitches. Paul Goldschmidt was the first to ignite the spectacle by sending Brewers starting pitcher Nestor Cortes’ very first pitch into the left-center bullpen.

As the crowd erupted in excitement, center fielder Cody Bellinger stepped up to the plate and followed Goldschmidt’s homer with a towering shot that soared into the right-center bleachers. With the Yankees leading 2-0, Judge didn’t disappoint, crushing a mammoth 468-foot blast to left field, further energizing the already ecstatic fans.

A Record-Setting First Inning

This series of three consecutive home runs marked a significant milestone; it was the first time in Yankees history a team opened a game with three straight home runs. Furthermore, it became the first occurrence of this nature in Major League Baseball since 2000, according to MLB Stats. The Yankees weren’t finished there—the first inning turned into a spectacle of power hitting when catcher Austin Wells also joined the fray, hitting an opposite-field home run just clear of the left-field wall to extend the lead to 4-0.

This marked the first occasion in Yankees’ history that they notched four home runs in a single first inning.

Explosive Second Inning Contributions

The offensive onslaught continued into the second inning as shortstop Anthony Volpe added to the home run tally with a three-run shot, bringing the score to 7-3. With this home run, the Yankees achieved another franchise first—recording five home runs in the first two innings of a game.

Judge Hits a Grand Slam

Judge’s second home run came in the third inning when he launched a grand slam, further escalating the score to 12-3. Not to be outdone, Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed Judge with a solo home run, making the Yankees’ total six home runs within the first three innings of action.

Continuing the Home Run Streak

In the fourth inning, Judge struck again with a two-run homer, bringing the total to 16-4. This was the third time in his career that he had achieved the impressive feat of hitting three home runs in a single game. As the game progressed, Judge nearly hit his fourth home run in the sixth inning, launching a powerful line drive that ricocheted off the top of the wall in right field. Instead of recording his fourth home run, Judge settled for an RBI double, improving the score to 18-6.

Final Home Run Count for the Day

In the bottom of the seventh inning, Oswald Peraza joined the home run party by hitting a solo shot, contributing to the Yankees’ total of nine home runs on the day and extending the lead to 20-6.

Judge’s Near Miss and Impressive Stats

In the eighth inning, Judge had another opportunity to hit what would have been a record-tying fourth home run. He faced Jake Bauers, an outfielder who took the mound to help preserve the Brewers’ bullpen. Judge hit another solid line drive toward left field, but it fell short of making history. In total, Judge finished his day with an impressive 4-for-6 performance, which included three home runs, one double, and a career-high eight RBIs.

Pitching Performance Overview

On the pitching side, Nestor Cortes struggled during his two innings on the mound for the Brewers. He allowed eight earned runs from six hits and five walks against his former team. Max Fried made his Yankees debut, pitching 4⅔ innings and giving up six runs, two of which were unearned.

Looking Ahead for the Yankees

This commanding victory positions the Yankees to kick off the season with a stellar 2-0 record. They look to complete the series sweep against the Brewers in the final game set for Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the Yankees can replicate this explosive offensive performance as they continue their season.

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