Strikeouts Spark Fan Fury in Yankees' Loss
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge faced jeers from home fans during Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays 🥊. The slugger struck out four times, marking his second-worst game this season with 27 total strikeouts – the second-most in the American League.
Stats Don't Lie 📉
Judge's 2024 season start has been rocky: a .179 batting average and .359 slugging percentage through 21 games. Fans at Yankee Stadium made their frustration clear with thunderous boos, but Judge kept it real: \"I've heard worse, and I'd probably be doing the same thing\".
Slugger Stays Optimistic 🌟
Despite the slump, Judge remains unfazed: \"It's still early. Just missing the pitch… when I get one, I've gotta capitalize.\" With 141 games left, can the 2022 AL MVP turn this season around? Baseball fans worldwide are watching 👀.
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Yankees' ace slugger Aaron Judge on being booed: 'I've heard worse'
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