Judge's Historic Night Amidst Star-Studded Atmosphere

In a stunning display of power, Aaron Judge blasted two home runs, propelling the Yankees to a commanding 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. This electrifying performance has tied him with the legendary Joe DiMaggio for fourth on the Yankees’ all-time home run list, now boasting a remarkable 361 homers.

A Special Guest for a Momentous Occasion

The night was even more memorable as former President Donald Trump was present, coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Trump interacted with the team in the clubhouse, expressing his belief in the Yankees’ potential to make a deep postseason run.

Rookie Standout Shines on the Mound

Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler rebounded impressively from a tough outing, delivering six innings of stellar one-run ball. With this win, the Yankees (81-65) surged ahead of the Red Sox by half a game in the race for the American League wild-card spot, all with 16 games left in the season.

Stanton Joins the Home Run Club

Giancarlo Stanton added to the fever of the evening with a home run of his own, marking his 20th of the season and tying him with Hall of Fame sluggers Jeff Bagwell and Vladimir Guerrero Sr. at 449 on the all-time MLB list. After struggling mid-season due to injuries, Stanton's resurgence has undoubtedly invigorated the Yankees' lineup.

Judge's Journey Continues

After setting the stage with his first home run, a solo shot off Tigers pitcher Tyler Holton, Judge netted his historic tie with DiMaggio via another blast off Sawyer Gipson-Long in the third inning—his 46th home run of the season. Now, he sits just behind Yankees legends Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Lou Gehrig in the franchise's home run rankings.

Yankees Build an Insurmountable Lead

The Yankees' offense wasn’t done; they sent nine batters to the plate in a decisive fourth inning that saw them pour in four more runs. Heavy hitters like Austin Slate, Cody Bellinger, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed key hits, solidifying the team’s stronghold on the game.

Looking Ahead: The Battle for Wild-Card Awaits

With this victory under their belts, the Yankees are gearing up for a critical series against the Red Sox in Boston. As the pressure mounts, the Yankees are determined to keep their wild-card dreams alive, highlighted by the remarkable performances of their stars like Judge and Stanton.