Aaron Judge Issues Strong Statement After Yankees' Sixth Straight Loss
Aaron Judge Issues Strong Statement After Yankees' Sixth Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Yankees have been one of the most formidable teams this season, currently holding a 42-31 record and sitting atop the AL East. Their success has been driven by a balanced lineup that ranks second in MLB in both on-base percentage and home runs, accumulating 5.1 runs per game.
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The Yankees' offensive firepower is largely attributed to superstar Aaron Judge, whose presence in the lineup has transformed the club's approach at the plate, offering protection for the hitters around him.
However, in the midst of a six-game slide, that offensive production has disappeared as the six-time All-Star has reached base just twice since the beginning of the weekend rivalry series against the Boston Red Sox. As a result, the Yankees have struggled mightily enduring a 30-inning scoreless streak, including two shutouts against the sub .500 Los Angeles Angels.
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) © Brad Penner-Imagn Images
After an Anthony Volpe late inning error on Wednesday, the Yankees have officially dropped their sixth straight game, and the Tampa Bay Rays only trail them by 1.5 games.
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Judge offered his take on the current adversity his squad is facing as the All-Star break approaches.
'You play 162, you're gonna hit a little rut like this,' he said. 'But you can't give up. You can't mope about it.'
The slumping superstar's numbers this season still have him as the front runner for another American League MVP, as he's batting .366 with 26 home runs and 60 RBIs across 73 games for the first place Yankees.
Judge's comments suggest better days are ahead for the Bronx Bombers throughout the length of a 162-game season.
Related: Former Red Sox Star Sends Message After Yankees' Fifth Straight Loss
Related: Aaron Boone Reacts to Aaron Judge's 0-for-4 Game in Yankees' Loss to Angels
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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