KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Aaron Judge etched his name into baseball’s record books once again with a powerful home run that soared out of Kauffman Stadium, guiding the New York Yankees to a decisive 10-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. The towering shot traveled an impressive 469 feet and landed atop the Royals Hall of Fame in left field, making it the third-longest home run in Major League Baseball this season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his excitement after witnessing the impressive display of power. “I made sure to jump up and find a great spot to really watch it,” he said, a smile breaking out across his face. “I was in control and poised, and it was a moment worth savoring.”
Judge’s home run came off Royals’ pitcher Noah Cameron, registering an exit velocity of 117.9 mph. This performance ties Judge’s hit for the third hardest in the league this season. The longest home run remains a 484-foot blast by Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, while Trout’s teammate Logan O’Hoppe recorded a 470-foot shot earlier in the season.
When asked about his latest achievement, Judge remained focused on the game, emphasizing the importance of moving forward. “I’m just glad to get the two runs. There’s no time to dwell on it. You enjoy the moment and then you’re on to the next,” he stated.
Across the league on Tuesday, several other exciting matchups unfolded. The Colorado Rockies narrowly defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5, while the Chicago Cubs bested the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4. The Arizona Diamondbacks showcased dominance against the Seattle Mariners, winning 10-3, and the New York Mets edged out the Washington Nationals 5-4 in a tense 10-inning game.
In other games, the Boston Red Sox captured a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Angels triumphed over the Oakland Athletics 2-1 in 10 innings. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres delivered a devastating 11-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Texas Rangers routed the Minnesota Twins 16-4.
The Detroit Tigers overcame the Baltimore Orioles 5-3, with the Miami Marlins eking out a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cincinnati Reds managed a shutout against the Cleveland Guardians, winning 1-0, while the Toronto Blue Jays narrowly outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9. The Chicago White Sox secured a 4-2 victory against the Houston Astros.
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