New York Yankees' star Aaron Judge experienced a career-high homerless streak of 16 games as the team triumphed over the Boston Red Sox with a 2-1 victory in 10 innings on Thursday night.
Despite leading the major leagues with 51 home runs and 126 RBIs, Judge struggled to hit homers, going 1 for 4 with a single in the game. Since August 26, Judge has a batting average of .207 with 21 strikeouts, a stark contrast to his performance earlier in the season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Judge's recent challenges, noting that even for prolific hitters like Judge, homer droughts are not uncommon. Boone praised Judge's at-bats in the game and expressed confidence that the power hitter would soon break out of his slump.
Judge's homerless streak followed a remarkable stretch where he hit nine home runs in just 10 games, showcasing his explosive power at the plate. Despite the recent dry spell, teammates like pitcher Nestor Cortes remain optimistic about Judge's abilities, highlighting his resilience and track record of bouncing back from slow starts.
Reflecting on Judge's past struggles earlier in the season, Cortes humorously suggested that a similar incident to Judge's ejection in May, where he was thrown out of a game, might spark another impressive performance streak from the Yankees' captain.
As Judge navigates through this challenging period, both fans and teammates are eagerly anticipating his return to top form, knowing that his hitting prowess and determination will likely lead to a resurgence in home run production.
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