After carrying the Yankees all season, it came down to Aaron Judge. The slugger who set an American League and Yankees’ franchise record for home runs, had one last chance to keep what could be his last season with the Yankees alive. The outfielder grounded out to the pitcher and walked off slowly. He watched as the Astros celebrated their 6-5 win and sweep of the Yankees in the American League Championship Series.
Houston left the field to head into the World Series where they will face the Phillies. Judge and the Bombers walked off the field Sunday night with a very uncertain future.
Judge, the soon-to-be free agent, has been the face of the franchise and the one to step up after the 2017, 2019 and 2022 ALCS losses to the Astros. GM Brian Cashman’s contract is also up after the World Series. There are questions about the Bombers’ approach to analytics, roster construction and managing.
