Aaron Judge 'Surprised' by Red Sox Rookie's Bold Anti-Yankees Statement
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The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees could be argued as the greatest rivalry not only in baseball, but in sports as well.
That rivalry took center stage over the weekend and culminated on Sunday with the two teams meeting up on "Sunday Night Baseball" in the rubber match of their three-game series.
There was a bit of extra spice added before the game with comments made by Red Sox rookie starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins.
"If the Yankees were the last team to give me a contract, I'd retire," Dobbins was quoted as saying.
Yankees superstar Aaron Judge gave his thoughts after the media relayed Dobbins' remark to the New York captain.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Hunter Dobbins #73 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2025 in New York...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Hunter Dobbins #73 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2025 in New York City. More"I've only heard Ken Griffey (Jr.) say that," Judge said, per Ryan Dunleavy of he New York Post. "So, surprised."
Judge was asked if the comments were on his mind when he stepped into the batter's box against Dobbins in the bottom of the first inning on Sunday, and they indeed were for the captain.
"Once somebody tells you, yeah," Judge told reporters.
Judge got the best of Dobbins the first time around, as he launched a 436-foot home run to right-center field to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead. It was a big moment early in the game and added fuel to the fire of New York fans giving Dobbins a hard time about his comments.
Judge would homer again later in the game, but it was ultimately Dobbins and the Red Sox that came out on top with an 11-7 victory that secured a series win for Boston.
Dobbins allowed just three runs across five innings and got his third win of the season and first career win against the Yankees.
The two teams are set to begin another three-game series starting on Friday, and it is extremely likely Dobbins will once again toe the rubber against New York. This time, it will be in front of his home fans, who will undoubtedly show him love for his anti-Yankees comments.
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