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Fan Interference Foils Aaron Judge’s Spectacular Catch, but Yankees Prevail with Successful Challenge

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New York, N.Y. — Aaron Judge took an unconventional route to record an out during the New York Yankees’ game on Tuesday, one that involved a fan and an unexpected twist in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians. With two outs and no runners on the base paths, Guardians center fielder Angel Martínez sent a fly ball that drifted toward foul territory in right field. Judge tracked the ball all the way to the wall but couldn’t secure it due to an enthusiastic fan who reached out just as the ball was about to … Read more

"Julio Rodríguez’s Spectacular Grab Foils Aaron Judge: A Defensive Masterclass in Center Field"

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SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez continues to make his mark in center field for the Seattle Mariners, showcasing his defensive prowess even against some of the league’s top hitters. In a recent game against the New York Yankees, Rodríguez made a spectacular sliding catch on a slider that appeared to be a sure extra-base hit off the bat of Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ standout slugger. The play occurred in the first inning when Judge launched a ball from Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo, sending it deep into left-center field. Statcast measured the hit at 100.2 mph with … Read more