Aaron Judge nears historic record with two home runs in series finale for the NY Yankees

Aaron Judge remains relentless in his pursuit of the Most Valuable Player award this season. Whether or not the award is on his mind, his performance, marked by a slew of hits and home runs, positions him as a frontrunner. Despite the New York Yankees‘ recent setback in their series loss to the Boston Red Sox, Judge continues to shine with an exceptional display of talent.

Judge delivered a standout performance on Sunday night, even as the Yankees fell to the Red Sox, leaving their record at 39-25. While Judge’s individual brilliance was evident, his teammates have struggled, particularly on defense, as they navigate this difficult regular season.

Having already shattered numerous records within the franchise and the league, Judge continues to edge closer to etching his name in Yankees history. His recent two-homer performance ties him with the legendary Lou Gehrig in a rare statistical category.

With 43 multi-homer games, Judge is closing in on another iconic Yankee, Mickey Mantle, who recorded two or more homers in 46 different games. If Judge maintains his current form, he could challenge Babe Ruth’s record with the New York franchise that is 68 different games with two or more homers hit.

Judge’s stellar outing against the Red Sox

Yankees captain appears to have no limits this season, displaying remarkable form. In the recent game against the Red Sox, Judge scored three runs and notched three hits, including two home runs, from four at-bats.

He recorded 4 RBIs and 1 walk, proving to be the standout performer for the Yankees on Sunday night. While his impact in Game 2 of the series was less pronounced, he was essential to the Yankees’ lone victory in the series opener, with one RBI, three hits, and two runs scored over five at-bats.

Judge’s award-winning season

This season, Aaron Judge has drawn comparisons to Yankees legends, thanks to his milestone achievements in 2025. His extraordinary performances haven’t gone unnoticed.

Judge was named the American League Player of the Month for May, a deserved recognition of his dominance during the regular season. This award highlights the consistent excellence Judge has delivered, reinforcing his status as a prominent figure in the league.