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Aaron Judge Ties Berra as Yankees Chase Playoffs

9/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Aaron Judge tied Yogi Berra for fifth on the Yankees' all-time home run list with his 358th homer in a 3-2 loss to the White Sox.
His 426-foot home run off Martín Pérez was his 43rd of the season.
Judge is three homers away from Joe DiMaggio's 361, with 25 games left.
The Yankees hold the first wild card spot, three games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East.
They will play the Astros starting September 2.

History

Historical Context

Roger Maris set a single-season record with 61 home runs in 1961, surpassing Babe Ruth's previous mark of 60. This achievement sparked intense competition in Major League Baseball, culminating in Aaron Judge breaking Maris' American League record with 62 home runs in 2022. Judge's pursuit of legendary Yankees like Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra highlights the franchise's enduring legacy in baseball history.

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Story summary

Aaron Judge tied Yogi Berra for fifth on the Yankees' all-time home run list with his 358th homer in a 3-2 loss to the White Sox.
His 426-foot home run off Martín Pérez was his 43rd of the season.
Judge is three homers away from Joe DiMaggio's 361, with 25 games left.
The Yankees hold the first wild card spot, three games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East.
They will play the Astros starting September 2.

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