Aaron Judge’s season finale matches cause a stir

It seems like the entire MLB universe is centered around Aaron Judge and his quest for immortality. The New York Yankees slugger has been the talk of the MLB as the regular season draws to a close with Judge (currently) hitting his 62nd home run or leading the Triple Crown race. MLB Twitter couldn’t help but wonder if the pressure had gotten to Judge.

“Press too much for His Honor Aaron Judge. He’s NOT breaking that record and he’s also missing out on the triple crown, sadly.” – IanGrimm99

Currently, the Yankees have two games left for Judge to produce at the MVP level he has played all season. Unfortunately for Judge, he finds himself in a slump to close out the season, recording just 2 hits in his last 12 at-bats. Obviously, this is something non-Yankees fans have been enjoying.

“Many Yankees fans have cell phone videos of Aaron Judge striking out” – Percival Ulysses

While Judge seems focused on hitting his coveted 62nd home run of the year, his Triple Crown drive appears to have ebbed. Now, as the pressure mounts, he may very well see both gains pass. Luis Arraez of the Minnesota Twins is currently on his way to winning the batting title, stealing the Triple Crown from Judge.

“@TalkinYanks This HR chase clouded their pursuit of the Triple Crown” – Yankees_Heat_

The last time a player won the MLB Triple Crown was Miguel Cabrera in 2012. The legendary slugger finished the season with a .330 batting average, 44 home runs and 149 RBIs en route to being named the AL MVP.

“OTD in 2012, Miggy wins his Triple Crown”. -Detroit Tigers

Aaron Judge’s Historic Season

Regardless of the outcome of the Yankees’ last two games, Judge’s 2022 season is one of the best in New York history. The slugging outfielder currently sits with a .311 batting average, 61 home runs and 130 RBIs. While the stats have been otherworldly, they have also contributed to the team’s success with the Yankees ranking first in the AL East with a 99-61 record.