On Monday night, the New York Yankees are playing the Los Angeles Angels (at home) in the Bronx.
The Yankees came into the night in the middle of a five-game losing streak.
That said, they are off to a 2-0 lead in the second inning (Aaron Judge hit a two-run shot).
Aaron Judge Made MLB History In Angels Game
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs up the first base line after hitting a double in the bottom of the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on April 9, 2024 in New York City.
Judge also made MLB history by tying his teammate Paul Goldschmidt (373) for 82nd on the all-time home runs list.
The next player for him to pass will be Rocky Colavito (374).
Sarah Langs of MLB.com wrote: “Aaron Judge! 116.2 mph, the hardest-hit home run of the MLB season so far Most 116+ mph home runs under Statcast (2015 incl playoffs): Giancarlo Stanton: 35 Shohei Ohtani: 23 Aaron Judge: 20″
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a home-run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Judge came into the night batting .218 with four home runs, nine RBI’s, 12 runs and three stolen bases in 15 games.
Talkin’ Yanks wrote: “Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 53 home runs this season”
Judge’s Incredible Yankees Run
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts to hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Judge has spent all 11 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Yankees.
The 33-year-old is coming off a season where he won his third MVP Award.
He batted .331 with 53 home runs, 114 RBI’s, 137 runs and 12 stolen bases in 152 games.
Underdog MLB wrote (on March 25): “Players with four 50+ HR seasons: Aaron Judge Sammy Sosa Mark McGwire Babe Ruth”
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates hitting a three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Despite his strong individual success, the critics will want to see Judge lead the Yankees to a World Series Championship.
He helped lead the franchise to the 2024 World Series (where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers).
The MLB wrote: “Aaron Judge’s 373rd career home run tied his teammate Paul Goldschmidt … with Goldschmidt on base 🤯”
Yankees Ahead Of Angels Series
The Yankees have struggled, but still find themselves tied for the best record in the American League East (8-7).
They are 3-3 in six games at home.
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