No Surprise: Judges tie HR to prepare for Volpe’s exit
“The whole game, the whole time— — it was just one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments, the first time it happened,” Volpe said. “I want this opportunity.”
• Cole s 2,000th K made him the 3rd fastest mark
Surrounded by teammates between first and second base, Volpe was soon in front of the first-base dugout as Judge and Anthony Rizzo lifted the water cooler and doused the shortstop with ice. Grinning in the cold, Volpe said leaving was “one of the best feelings I’ve ever had.”
If Judge hadn’t put up his jaw-dropping stats against the Orioles, there wouldn’t be Volpe leaving, and there wouldn’t be Take a cold shower. Since 2018, this is the most times an MLB player has played against a single opponent in that time period .
“The one thing you can count on is that he Will put together a very competitive team,” Gerrit Cole said. “He’s going to be very disciplined in his approach. There’s never really a moment that’s too big for him.”
Bautista uses cuts to the outside corner.7 mph fastball, then pumps another triple-digit heater to Judge, who fouls the ball. Bautista’s next pitch is 22. 8 mph splitter, going to Lower out but instead walk straight down Broadway – and not for long.
“In that case, I Trying to get ready for that heater,” Judge said. “I was able to get something in the zone and swing it well.”
Yankees Comeback in field The win in the game came after Cole allowed five runs despite his 2 runs scored over 5 innings, 3rd career strikeout.
Harrison Bader hits in 4th inning With a home run, the Yankees hit a three-run fifth inning to tie the game, but trailed when Terrin Vavra’s RBI struck out.
“We could have cashed in and prepared for the next game Get ready, but we hit back right away,” Judge said. “It was fun to be a part of; fun to watch, that’s for sure.”
