New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge had an eventful 31st birthday on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Despite taking an awkward slide into third base during the game against the Minnesota Twins, Judge avoided a disastrous injury (CBS Sports). His right wrist was jammed during the slide and he was visibly uncomfortable, but he stayed in the game (NJ.com). Judge had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Yankees to a 12-6 win over the Twins and helping them avoid a sweep (AP News; amNewYork).
The injury scare had Yankees fans and players worried, but Judge was able to talk about the experience after the game. He shared his thoughts on the win and his injury scare (YES Network). Judge is an indispensable player for the Yankees, who rely heavily on his hitting and fielding abilities (New York Post). He has been a superstar for the Yankees since his debut in 2016 (Sports Illustrated).
Judge’s performance on Wednesday was fitting for his birthday. He led the Yankees to victory with his hitting and avoided a potentially devastating injury (MLB.com). Despite his discomfort, he wanted to stay in the game and help his team (ClutchPoints). Yankees fans will be relieved to know that their star player appears to be fine and will continue to be a major contributor to the team’s success (RotoBaller).
