Yankee Stadium erupted today in the Bronx. Aaron Judge smashed his 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris’ AL record. A 391-foot shot off Texas’ Jesus Tinoco in game 161 did it. 47,000 chanted ‘MVP!’—ball’s worth millions. Judge’s season—historic.
Maris’ 61 stood since ‘61—Judge chased all year. He’d stalled at 61 for a week—pressure mounted. First-inning blast off a slider ended it—dugout mobbed him. Yankees won 3-2; he’s their soul. ALCS looms—Judge’s hot.
It’s not pure—pitchers walked him 111 times. Texas threw hittable—critics cry gift. Still, 62’s 62—most in AL ever. .311 average, 131 RBI—triple crown near. Record’s his; fans cashed bets.
Judge’s 30—free agency’s next. Yankees pray he stays—$300M talk. Maris’ son hugged him—classy. Judge owns 2022.
