NEW YORK – As the pressure mounted in the Bronx, captain Aaron Judge stood like a beacon of light amid the storm. In an emotional game, the Yankees defeated the New York Mets 6–4, affirming who the real “kings” of the Big Apple were.
Just as the stadium seemed to be quiet, Judge lit up the stadium with a spectacular home run in the seventh inning, breaking a 4–4 tie and sending Yankee Stadium into a frenzy. Fans went wild as the iconic No. 99 beamed a smile amid a sea of high-fives from his teammates.
“This wasn’t just a game — it was a statement,” Judge said after the game, “that we know who we are, and today, we’re telling this city again.”
Not only did the Yankees win the Subway Series, but the result also kept them in the running for the AL East title. Judge’s hit also brought him to 25 home runs for the season – making his opponents more wary than ever.
The Subway Series has always been an emotional affair – where every pitch, every swing makes millions of hearts in New York beat faster. But this time, the Yankees proved that they are not only symbols, but also finishers in the decisive moment.
Game Highlights:
Aaron Judge: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI
Giancarlo Stanton: 1 HR
Carlos Rodón: 6 IP, 7 K, 4 ER
Yankees bullpen: 3 IP with no runs allowed
The Yankees didn’t just win – they sent a strong message: this season, they will not back down. And with Aaron Judge in “monster” form, perhaps… the Bronx throne has been decided.