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MLB Makes Historic Aaron Judge, Rafael Devers Announcement During Yankees-Red Sox

MLB Makes Historic Aaron Judge, Rafael Devers Announcement During Yankees-Red Sox originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees rivalry with the Boston Red Sox runs as deep as any in the history of sports. A rivalry rooted in over 100 years of tension, stemming from the sale of one of the greatest baseball players to ever live, Babe Ruth. Advertisement The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry has seen a plethora of Hall of Famers square off in some of the most heated battles in the history of Major League Baseball. And the latest iteration of this fierce matchup came and went this weekend, culminating in a Sunday Night Baseball showdown on ESPN. While the Red Sox were in town to take on the Yankees, most baseball fans filled Yankee Stadium to see one man, hit baseballs really far. That man is the reigning American League MVP, Aaron Judge. While the Yankees would lose this three-game series to the Red Sox, two games to one, Judge did not disappoint. In fact, both team's offenses came to play, as they combined to score 50 total runs during the series. On Sunday night, however, Judge, and Red Sox designated hitter, Rafael Devers, launched themselves into identical places in the history books of Yankees-Red Sox. Advertisement Judge hit two home runs during Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Red Sox, a two-run home run in the first inning and a solo home run during the ninth inning. Devers hit a solo shot as well during the ninth inning. Both ninth inning blasts were No. 30 for Judge and Devers against the opposing team. This made each man the second fastest players to reach this mark in the history of Yankees-Red Sox. MLB was quick to make the historic announcement. Judge reached this feat in 107 games, only exceeded by Ruth who did it in 95 games. Devers accomplished the same history in 113 games, only bested by Manny Ramirez who did it in 102 games. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Boston red Sox during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Judge's two home runs (22 and 23) put him in second place in MLB, behind only Seattle Mariners catcher, Cal Raleigh (26). Devers' home run was No. 14 on the season, but he finds himself just ahead of Judge in RBIs this season at 57 as compared to Judge's 55. Advertisement Baseball fans won't have to wait long for the next chapter of Yankees-Red Sox. Their next series is scheduled to start on Friday, June 13. This is another three-game series being hosted by the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Related: MLB Makes Historical Home Run Announcement During Yankees-Orioles Related: MLB Reveals Surprise Favorite to Win 2025 American League MVP Award This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.