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Yankees' Judge Hits 51st HR; Clinch AL East Tie

9/25/2025

Summary

Yankees Dominate Game

The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1, sharing the AL East lead.
Aaron Judge hit his 50th and 51st home runs, becoming one of four players with four seasons of 50 or more homers.
Max Fried pitched seven scoreless innings, improving to 19-5 with a six-game winning streak.
The Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are tied at 90-68 with four games remaining.
The White Sox recorded their third consecutive year with 100 losses, going 1-10 recently.

Summary

Rice Powers Yankees

Ben Rice hit a triple as he caught Max Fried, fueling an 8-1 win.
Aaron Boone emphasized Rice's defensive tests as the Yankees prepare for postseason.
Fried earned his 19th win, lowering his earned run average (ERA) to 2.86 since Gerrit Cole's injury.
The Yankees are weighing Cam Schlittler and Luis Gil for postseason starts, Boone noncommittal.

History

Historical Context

The New York Yankees' historic 114 wins in 1998, led by stars like Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams, marked a peak in their dominance in Major League Baseball. This legacy of power hitters continues today, as Aaron Judge's 51 home runs echo past achievements. The franchise's ongoing pursuit of championships reflects its storied history and commitment to excellence in the sport.

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Yankees Dominate Game

The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1, sharing the AL East lead.
Aaron Judge hit his 50th and 51st home runs, becoming one of four players with four seasons of 50 or more homers.
Max Fried pitched seven scoreless innings, improving to 19-5 with a six-game winning streak.
The Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are tied at 90-68 with four games remaining.
The White Sox recorded their third consecutive year with 100 losses, going 1-10 recently.

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