Anthony Volpe, the young and dynamic shortstop, has emerged as a crucial player for the New York Yankees this year as he bounced back bravely from an underwhelming rookie season. On the other hand, captain Aaron Judge equally inspired the league with a nuclear surge in the month of May.
The duo together have been consistently running the Yankees offensive production with equal help from Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton. That being said, this time, Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe scripted a unique franchise record with a surreal on-base streak that extended to a record stretch this week.
Aaron Judge-Antony Volpe Creates History With 30-Games On-Base Streak!
In a historic achievement for the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe have both accomplished 30-game on-base streaks, making them the first Yankees teammates to do so simultaneously since 1939. Judge, who bounced back from a slow start in April, covered serious ground in May to record the finest offensive months the league has seen until now. On the other hand, Anthony Volpe, the highly rated kid under pressure after an abysmal rookie year, emerged as the Yanks’ most consistent hitter. He was promoted to the leadoff spot, which reignited a different beast in Volpe. He extended his on-base streak this season to 30 successive games following a single in the third inning on Tuesday against the Twins.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge followed Anthony Volpe’s cue and racked up an RBI double to extend not only his on-base streak but also the Yanks lead to 3-0. Notably, The last time Yankee teammates achieved this milestone was in 1939, when legends Joe DiMaggio and Charlie Keller accomplished simultaneous 30-game on-base streaks. This historical parallel highlights the exceptional nature of Judge and Volpe’s accomplishments, placing them in elite company within the franchise’s storied history. This dual streak not only showcases the individual talents of Judge and Volpe but also emphasizes the depth and potential of the Yankees’ lineup. Overall, as the season progresses, the duo’s continued success at reaching base will be crucial for the New York Yankees’ pursuit of a postseason berth and, ultimately, long-awaited championship glory.
Yankees Aaron Judge Bags AL Honors For Record-Breaking Streak
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge made the MLB stand up and take notice of his dreamy resurgence in the month of May as he went from a .178 average hitter to the leading AL-MVP candidate in a span of just 28 games. Judge finished the month with a .371 batting average, 14 home runs, 12 doubles, 27 RBI, 22 walks and a 1.415 OPS.
He also ended up leading the league in home runs, OPS, fWAR, and on-base percentage. Naturally, Aaron Judge was expected to be rewarded for his heroic. Judge has been named American League’s hitter of the month for his exceptional offensive numbers. Earlier, Judge was also named AL Player of The Week for his ground breaking 20 games streak where in he hit 12 doubles and 11 home runs on the trot.
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