Yankees vs. Mariners: Aaron Judge Aims for Milestone in Series Continuation
The New York Yankees are set to face the Seattle Mariners in a series continuation on Tuesday evening. After a 2-1 loss to the Mariners on Monday, the Yankees are looking to bounce back. Aaron Judge, with 370 career home runs, aims to surpass Gil Hodges on the all-time list with just one more home run. Judge, batting .188 with two home runs and three RBI's in four games, is a key player for the Yankees.
Having played 11 seasons with the Yankees, Judge, at 33, is considered one of the franchise's best players. With three MVP awards under his belt, Judge's impressive stats from last season include 53 home runs, 114 RBI's, and a .331 batting average. Known for his speed, Judge holds the record for the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 career home runs.
The Yankees have started the 2026 season strong with a 3-1 record in their first four games. Despite the recent loss to the Mariners, they had previously swept the San Francisco Giants. Following the series in Seattle, the Yankees will return to New York to face the Miami Marlins on April 3. The team made history by shutting out their opponents in the first two games of the season, a rare feat in Yankees history.
Coming off a 94-68 season, the Yankees are determined to make a deep playoff run. After defeating the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round last season, they fell to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. Judge, a key player in the team's success, is still chasing his first World Series Championship. The Yankees are poised for another exciting season under Judge's leadership.