Aaron Judge demonstrated his extraordinary batting skills again with a home run and a single, pushing his batting average to .432 and on-base percentage to .520. However, he faced a setback during a crucial moment in the eighth inning of a loss against the Rays, when he grounded out with runners on base. Manager Boone highlighted the Rays' strategy of not frequently walking hitters, underlining the pressure that comes with being a star player like Judge, reminding the team's supporters that consistent excellence is unattainable in every at-bat.
After the Rays took the lead in the eighth inning, Aaron Judge had a chance to tie the game but grounded out to shortstop, a reminder that no player can excel every time.
Manager Aaron Boone noted that the Rays seldom intentionally walk hitters, showcasing their confidence in pitching to a high-performing player like Judge.
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