Aaron Judge proves nothing has changed — he’s still Yankees’ Captain Clutch
Aaron Judge showcased his enduring talent by hitting a walk-off two-run home run, ending a challenging streak. Despite starting the day with an 11-game homerless and RBI-less stretch, he proved he remains a key player for the Yankees. His performance served as a reminder of his leadership and clutch abilities in critical moments.
- ▪Aaron Judge hit a walk-off two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- ▪He ended an 11-game homerless and RBI-less streak with this performance.
- ▪Judge's ability to deliver in crucial moments reinforces his status as a leader for the Yankees.
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New York Yankees Steve Serby Aaron Judge proves nothing has changed — he’s still Yankees’ Captain Clutch By Steve Serby Published May 24, 2026, 9:14 p.m. ET Aaron Judge (99) is doused with water after his walk off two-run home run to end the game in the 9th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST He had started the day with an 11-game homerless and RBI-less streak. He had started the day hitless in his past 15 at-bats, and as quickly as he had ended that with a first-inning single, he got doubled off first base. But he ended the day with a dramatic reminder that he is still Aaron Judge. He is still The Captain, who can lift his Yankees the way Captain Jalen Brunson has lifted his Knicks.
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