Aaron Judge’s 375th career home run came in the first inning, and it powered the New York Yankees to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, lifting him higher in MLB’s all-time rankings. The milestone helped a team now trying to steady its season with timely offense.
In the wake of the blast, the Yankees celebrated on social media with a graphic marking the achievement, captioning the post with the phrase “All rise” to honor their star first baseman.
Judge’s homer proved decisive in a close game, providing the margin of victory as New York held on to beat the Angels 5-4 after an eventful series.
With this homer, Judge sits No. 81 on the all-time list, one behind Carlton Fisk. He has a chance to climb into the high 50s by the end of the season, highlighting his ongoing climb up baseball’s historic chart.
Despite the Yankees’ broader struggles, Judge has heated up, blasting three homers in the series against the Angels and contributing crucial production as New York looks to regain momentum.
