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“Pay Him a Billion!” – New York Yankees Fans Erupt as Aaron Judge Inches Closer to Home Run History

Published 09/19/2022, 7:30 AM EDT

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Aaron Judge is unstoppable. He doesn’t seem to have an off day. Every time he reaches the box, he entertains. And this time, as we approach the postseason, every home run means another broken record.

Markedly, Aaron Judge is chasing Roger Maris’ magic number, 61. Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961 for the NY Yanks and holds the record to date for most homers in a single American League season. Judge, now at 59, is approaching this magic number with every game he plays.

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Fans React to Aaron Judge and his 58 and 59 homers

Last evening, as the Yanks took on the Brewers in the third and final dead rubber game of the series, Judge increased his homer count by two. The star outfielder looked calm, focused, and ready to hit. And that’s exactly what he did. Subsequently, this is how fans reacted to 58 and 59.

During the 2022 offseason, Judge and the Yanks failed to reach a common ground during a negotiation period. Consequently, Judge entered 2022 as a free agent with multiple bets placed on him.

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Those bets paid off. And much more. Moreover, the outfielder is leading the MVP race as well. His splendid form has contributed to a brilliant season for the Yankees too.

NY Yankees in 2022

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The Aaron Judge starring New York Yankees has been victim to a roller coaster of a season, within Judge’s power hitting. The Pinstripes started 2022 on a fantastic note. Moving on, they became the fastest team to win 70 games in the season. However, in August, the Yanks witnessed a significant slump that brought vast criticism across audiences. During August, they lost six consecutive series and marked their worst-performing calendar month since September 1991.

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However, their quick start assured them a position at the top of the AL East Division, despite a horrific August. Now, according to ESPN, the Yanks stand>99.9% chance to reach the playoffs. Will they be able to make the World Series and break their drought since 2009?

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Watch This Story: Top 5 most electrifying home runs by New York Yankees star Aaron Judge

Only time will tell. But what do you think?

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Mohsin Baldiwala

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Mohsin Baldiwala is an MLB author for EssentiallySports. He is pursuing his BBA degree, specializing in Communications & Media with a Public Policy minor. Along with his keen interest in politics and questions about society, he has written multiple research papers about a variety of topics, ranging from stand-up comedy to the Indian Education System.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa