Aaron Judge crushes walk-off home run to vanquish Rays, salvaging weekend
Aaron Judge hit a walk-off home run to lead the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. This win salvaged the weekend for the Yankees, who were struggling offensively. The game featured strong pitching performances and key defensive plays from both teams.
- ▪Aaron Judge's walk-off home run was his first since May 10th.
- ▪Ryan Weathers pitched seven scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 3.14.
- ▪The Yankees' defense included diving catches from Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge.
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