The homer came off Royals pitcher Cole Ragans, giving New York an early lead in what’s shaping up to be a momentum-building day after Saturday’s 13-4 victory.
Judge has been swinging the bat with short-window power, recording six homers in his past eight games. He entered Sunday’s game batting .234 with eight home runs, 14 RBIs, 17 runs scored and four stolen bases.
MLB history notes accompanied Judge’s big swing, as the homer pushed him past Carlton Fisk on the all-time list and into a tie for 78th with Norm Cash and Jeff Kent for career long-ball rankings.
The Yankees used the previous day’s big win to fuel confidence entering the finale, aiming to complete the series with a strong performance in the Bronx.
Judge’s hot bat continues to be a driving force for New York, and Sunday’s game offered another reminder of his place among the franchise’s historic lineups as the Yankees look to close out the series.
