On Thursday night in the Bronx, the New York Yankees found both purpose and power in a 9-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Aaron Judge delivered a historic and symbolic performance . Hitting two home runs, Judge not only helped secure the victory but also tied Joe DiMaggio’s home run record of 361 in the franchise's history. His performance turned the game into something far more meaningful than a regular-season win in the club's race to the 2025 MLB playoffs.

The moment took on even deeper meaning in the postgame interview, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) by the YES Network’s official account, as the Yankees captain reflected on the magnitude of playing on September 11. Expand Tweet

“It was a big day in New York City, espe

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