In a dominant display of power hitting, the New York Yankees secured a resounding victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton anchored the team’s explosive offense. The Yankees equaled a franchise record by hitting nine home runs in a single game, with Judge contributing one and Stanton adding two.
This marks the 55th occasion that both Judge and Stanton have homered in the same game, bringing them closer to the renowned benchmark set by Yankees legends Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. Judge continues to etch his name alongside the greats, achieving his fourth consecutive season with 40 or more home runs, a feat previously accomplished by Mantle and Babe Ruth.
While Judge commands attention, Stanton matches his stride. In collaboration with Cody Bellinger and Jose Caballero, Stanton mirrored the remarkable performance of Mantle, Roger Maris, and Bill Skowron, delivering a multi-homer game reminiscent of the legendary 1961 Yankees lineup.
In addition to their individual achievements, the Yankees have surpassed 200 home runs for the regular season, leading all franchises in this category for the year. This accomplishment extends their record to 23 seasons with over 200 home runs in Major League Baseball history, above the Texas Rangers, who have achieved this feat 15 times.
How many home runs have Judge and Stanton hit this season?
Giancarlo Stanton has slugged 13 home runs, with his last two blasts coming against the Tampa Bay Rays. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge leads the way with a remarkable 40 homers. Together, they have combined for 53 home runs, accounting for nearly 25% of the Yankees’ total of 204 homers so far in the 2025 season.
These numbers indicate that the Bronx Bombers are finding their rhythm after a rough patch earlier this season. In early August, the team struggled with defensive mishaps and offensive slumps. However, Judge has been a steadying force, taking on the leadership mantle in Stanton’s early absence.
Yankees eyeing a Wild Card spot… for now
Recently, the Yankees have turned things around with a four-game winning streak, benefitting from the losses of Wild Card rivals like the Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners.
If the Yankees continue on this upward trajectory, not only could they solidify their Wild Card spot, but they might also climb higher in the American League standings, potentially securing a direct path into the postseason.
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