Yankees’ Aaron Judge Hits Impressive 469-Foot Home Run Against Royals
On Tuesday night, New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge delivered a spectacular 469-foot home run against the Kansas City Royals, contributing to a decisive 10-2 win. The ball, hit off Royals starter Noah Cameron’s 94 mph fastball, soared over the left-field wall and landed on the Royals’ Hall of Fame, marking the longest home run of the season for Judge. This powerful swing added to the Yankees’ lead and underscored Judge’s role in the team’s successful campaign, with his 24th home run of the season bolstering his case for another American League MVP award.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone, known for his strategic insights, remarked on his ability to witness the ball’s trajectory, acknowledging its impressive distance. “I made sure to jump up and get a good spot where I could really watch it,” Boone said postgame with a smile. “I mean, I was under control. Poised. I was in a good spot to really watch it. That was evaporated.”
Despite his stellar season, Boone expressed anticipation for Judge to “catch fire” at the plate, a testament to the expectations surrounding the star player. “If he keeps ascending from here, I won’t be surprised,” Boone said. “The most amazing part of it is I feel like he’s just playing well. I don’t feel like he’s been on fire at any point. That’s what is amazing about it. He’s out there playing well. Getting his hits, doing his thing. But in a lot of ways, I’m honestly waiting for him to catch fire. That’s when it gets really scary.”
“He’s playing in a different league,” Boone added with another smile. “He needs to get called up.”
Judge ended the day going 2 for 5 at the plate, as he added an RBI single in the sixth inning. The Yankees’ strong performance was also bolstered by Max Fried’s seven-inning pitching effort and Austin Wells’ five RBIs, setting the stage for the series to continue on Wednesday.
The Yankees (40-25) and Royals (34-33) play the second game of their three-game series on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET.
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