New York Yankees star Aaron Judge launched his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday on the road against the Texas Rangers, breaking the AL’s record he shared with Roger Maris.
After depositing a Tim Mayza sinker into the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen to tie Maris’ mark last Wednesday, Judge went without a home run during the Yankees’ final regular season homestand — a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Back on the road, Judge who had gone 2 for 9 with two singles in two games against the Rangers through Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader, took Texas pitcher Jesus Tinoco deep in the first inning of the nightcap to reach No. 62.
Aaron Judge has finally hit the 62nd home run of his historic 2022 season.
The Yankees outfielder is the new single-season AL home run record holder after a first-inning blast to left field of Texas right-hander Jesus Tinoco.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 5, 2022
The New York Yankees stream out of the dugout to meet Aaron Judge at home plate after his 62nd home run. He’s dapping up every teammate and coach. The crowd at Globe Life Field is giving him a standing ovation.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 5, 2022