New York Yankees' Aaron Judge made a memorable debut at Oracle Park in San Francisco, hitting two home runs to power his team to a 6-2 win over the Giants. Growing up as a Giants fan, Judge fulfilled a childhood dream by showcasing his power-hitting skills in the same ballpark he once idolized.
Despite facing some boos from the home crowd, Judge's performance was nothing short of spectacular. He hit a single in the first inning before launching a three-run homer in the third and adding a solo shot in the sixth, bringing his season total to a major league-leading 20 home runs.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Judge's consistency and impact on the team, especially during the month of May. Judge's remarkable stats include 14 home runs, 12 doubles, and 27 RBIs in May alone, making him a key contributor to the Yankees' recent success.
On the pitching side, Marcus Stroman delivered a solid performance, allowing only two runs in 7 1/3 innings to secure the win for the Yankees. The team's pitching staff has been impressive, tying a franchise record with 18 consecutive starts of allowing three runs or fewer.
Despite a rare rough outing by Giants' pitcher Jordan Hicks, who gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings, the spotlight remained on Judge's offensive prowess. Giants manager Bob Melvin acknowledged the challenge of facing a hot hitter like Judge, emphasizing his ability to capitalize on good pitches.
In injury updates, Yankees' DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton received a day off for rest, while Giants' Marco Luciano landed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Several other players are undergoing rehab assignments or roster moves to address various injuries.
Looking ahead, the Yankees will send RHP Cody Poteet to the mound in the next game against Giants' RHP Logan Webb, who has been in top form recently with only two earned runs allowed in his last three starts.
With Judge's stellar performance and the team's overall momentum, the Yankees are poised for continued success as they aim to maintain their winning streak and solidify their position as a top contender in the league.
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