Aaron Judge breaks the AL home run record, a breakdown

Oct 5, 2022 706.9K views 8:01

What Happened

Aaron Judge, the star slugger of the New York Yankees, steps up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with his team trailing by one run. The crowd at Yankee Stadium is electric, knowing that Judge is on the verge of making history. The 30-year-old outfielder has already hit 59 home runs this season, tying the American League single-season record set by Roger Maris in 1961. As the pitcher delivers the pitch, Judge unleashes a powerful swing, sending the ball soaring high into the New York night sky. The crowd erupts in cheers as they watch the ball sail over the fence, giving the Yankees the lead and making Aaron Judge the new American League home run king. Judge's mother, watching from the stands, reacts with a mix of relief and pride, her reserved expression giving way to a smile and a wave as she celebrates her son's historic achievement. Judge's father is also in attendance, sharing in the excitement with his wife. Yankees manager Aaron Boone rushes to congratulate his star player, while teammate Gerrit Cole, who has also set a personal record, joins in the celebration. As Judge enters the dugout, he looks back at the stands, blowing a kiss to his mother and telling her, "I love you too." The cameras capture the emotional moment, showcasing the deep bond between the record-breaking slugger and his family. The crowd goes wild, with fans jumping and cheering, some even attempting to climb the outfield fence in their excitement. A fan in the stands makes a spectacular catch, leaping over others to secure the historic home run ball, much to the delight of the nearby spectators. The Yankees' dugout erupts in celebration, with players jumping and high-fiving each other. Rookie Oswaldo Peraza, caught off guard by the sudden outburst, ducks down in the dugout, unsure of what's happening. Veteran infielder Josh Donaldson is the first to reach home plate, leading the charge to congratulate Judge on his record-breaking achievement. It's a moment that will be etched in the hearts and minds of Yankees fans, as Aaron Judge solidifies his place in baseball history with a clutch home run that secures the victory and a new American League single-season home run record.

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there have been over 20 000 MLB players

in its history and only six of them have

hit 60 home runs in a season and Aaron

judge is now one of them and he's

looking for a 60-second home run which