The New York Yankees overcame a 6-run deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-8 in a thrilling game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The win was powered by a two-homer performance from slugger Aaron Judge, who drove in five runs in the game.
The Rays jumped out to an early 6-0 lead, thanks to a pair of home runs from Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier. The Yankees responded with a four-run fourth inning, highlighted by Judge’s first home run of the night. The Yankees then tied the game in the sixth inning on a two-run homer from Gleyber Torres.
In the eighth inning, Judge stepped up to the plate with the game tied 8-8. He delivered again, launching a solo shot to right field to give the Yankees the lead. The Yankees bullpen then shut down the Rays in the ninth inning to secure the victory.
Judge’s performance was the highlight of the night, as he finished the game with two home runs and five RBIs. It was his first multi-homer game of the season and his first since 2017. His heroics helped the Yankees overcome a 6-run deficit and take the win.
The victory was a much-needed one for the Yankees, who have been struggling as of late. They now sit at 10-10 on the season and are tied for second place in the AL East. With Judge leading the way, they will look to continue their winning ways and make a push for the playoffs.
