Aaron Judge's 44th Home Run Leads Yankees to 3-0 Win Over Tigers

Judge's Bat Stays Hot

Aaron Judge continues to lead the New York Yankees' offense, hitting his 44th home run of the season in an 8th inning at-bat against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

The solo home run marked the end of an 0-for-17 slide for Judge, who now leads the American League in home runs and RBIs.

Judge's performance comes on the heels of a nine-year, $360 million contract extension he signed with the Yankees earlier this month.

Gerrit Cole's Strong Start

Gerrit Cole also had a strong outing for the Yankees, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing only three hits.

Cole's performance lowered his ERA to 3.33, which is the seventh-best mark in the AL.

The win marked the Yankees' fourth straight victory and moved them back into first place in the AL East division.

Spencer Torkelson's Return

For the Detroit Tigers, Spencer Torkelson made a strong return to the majors, doubling and tripling in his first game back.

Torkelson, the Tigers' first overall pick in the 2020 draft, had been out since May 22 with a hip injury.

The Tigers, however, were unable to capitalize on Torkelson's performance, as they were shut out for the third time this season.

Conclusion

Aaron Judge is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with, and his continued strong performance is a major reason for the Yankees' recent success.

With Judge at the helm, the Yankees look poised to make a deep run into the playoffs this year.