Aaron Judge, who had the most successful regular seasons in recent times, has failed to translate the same majestic form into October. He went 1-for-9 in first three games of American League Division Series (ALDS) against Kansas City Royals which is definitely an alarming sign for the New York Yankees.
However, fortunately for the New York Yankees, Giancarlo Stanton stepped up in Game 3 to score winning runs with a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning. However, Stanton’s success didn’t go well for Aaron Judge as Yankee fans taunted the captain using playoff statistics comparisons.
Aaron Judge Lands On Yankee Fans’ Radar After Another Playoff Failure
The New York Yankees are on the brink of advancing to the ALCS, thanks to Giancarlo Stanton’s game-winning home run in the eighth inning of Game 3 against the Kansas City Royals at the Kauffman Stadium. Stanton’s solo blast broke a 2-2 tie, putting the Yanks ahead 2-1 in the ALDS, and they now have a chance to close out the series on Thursday. Meanwhile, while Stanton’s heroics have kept the Bombers offense alive, Aaron Judge, who had a record-breaking regular season, has struggled in the series. Judge has only managed one infield single in the first three games of the ALDS. His lackluster postseason performance has led to some harsh criticism from Yankee fans on social media, with some even favoring Stanton over Judge.
On multiple social media platforms, fans joked about Aaron Judge’s ineffectiveness, suggesting he should take on a waterboy role for the team, while a user also posted a meme likening Giancarlo Stanton to the powerful villain Thanos, highlighting his dominance in comparison to Judge. Some even labeled Aaron Judge a “choke artist,” contrasting him with Stanton, who’s being praised as “clutch.” Having said that, despite his serious struggles, Yankees captain Aaron Judge has remained supportive of his teammates. Overall, with Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s confidence and Giancarlo Stanton’s consistent postseason performance, the New York Yankees are poised to finish the series and move on to the ALCS. However, to achieve a deep postseason run, Aaron Judge, who’s the backbone of the offensive lineup, will need to overcome this slump to help his team in the crucial playoff games ahead.
‘Man On A Mission’ Luke Weaver Reflects On His Closer Role
Luke Weaver doesn’t see himself as a traditional closer despite often being tasked with finishing games. His mindset, however, goes beyond any single label. “I don’t think I’m a closer. I’m a guy who is in that situation. I’m just a man on a mission,” Weaver said after New York Yankees 3-2 victory in Game 3 of ALDS.
Whether it’s coming in to secure the final outs or stepping in earlier, Luke Weaver embraces the opportunity to contribute whenever the team needs him. Notably, after Clay Holmes’ second-half implosion, Weaver was promoted to the closer role for the first time in his career. Despite pundits’ reservations, Weaver has been phenomenal in his first playoffs as a closer.
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