Aaron Judge Surpasses Joe DiMaggio for Fourth on Yankees All-Time Home Run List

Aaron Judge Passes DiMaggio on Yankees' All-Time Home Run List; Tigers Swept in New York

Aaron Judge etched his name further into New York Yankees history, surpassing Joe DiMaggio for sole possession of fourth place on the franchise's all-time home run list. This achievement occurred on Friday night as Judge hit his 362nd career home run. In other news, the Detroit Tigers' bid for a rare series sweep in the Bronx was thwarted, partly due to Judge's earlier home run exploits.

Judge's Historic Home Run

One game after homering twice to tie DiMaggio, the Yankees captain blasted a 468-foot home run over the Green Monster at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. The home run came off a pitch from Lucas Giolito. This helped propel the Yankees to a 4-1 victory in the game.

Milestone and Context

Judge reached the 362 home run mark in his 1,130th game. DiMaggio played 1,736 games. Judge's 47th home run of the season has raised his major league-best batting average to .324. He recently passed Yogi Berra for fifth place on the Yankees' list. The players ahead of him include Babe Ruth (659 with the Yankees), Mickey Mantle (536), and Lou Gehrig (493).

Tigers Fall Short Against Yankees

Despite winning the first two games of the series, the Detroit Tigers were unable to complete a sweep of the Yankees in the Bronx. Manager AJ Hinch emphasized the importance of collecting wins. However, the performance of pitchers on the bubble, such as Sawyer Gipson-Long, is being closely watched as playoff roster decisions loom.

Gipson-Long's Struggles

Gipson-Long had a difficult outing, allowing seven runs on seven hits in just 2.1 innings. The Yankees capitalized on his inability to hold runners. According to Hinch "As things started to speed up on (Gipson-Long) because of the lack of execution, everything fell apart."

Key Moments from the Tigers Game

• Aaron Judge homered twice, contributing significantly to the Yankees' win.
• Dillon Dingler had an RBI single and a solo home run for the Tigers.
• Keider Montero pitched impressively in relief, striking out Aaron Judge.
• Riley Greene struck out with the bases loaded, tying a franchise strikeout record.

Looking Ahead for the Tigers

The Tigers (84-63) still maintain a lead in the Central Division. Hinch emphasized the positive aspect of winning the series despite the final game's outcome. The team is looking forward to the potential return of relievers like Kyle Finnegan and Paul Sewald.