Aaron Judge Leads Yankees to Win Over Red Sox, Posts MLB-Leading Batting Average

The New York Yankees secured a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox, highlighted by Aaron Judge's outstanding performance as he went 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base, boosting his batting average to an impressive .397. Judge's current season marks one of the most dominant in recent baseball history, with his batting average ranking second-highest among players with 20 or more home runs in their team's first 62 games, trailing only Rogers Hornsby from 1925. He is leading all of Major League Baseball in average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage while also ranking highly in home runs and RBIs, putting him on pace for a historic season. The Yankees' win also featured contributions from Anthony Volpe and Jazz Chisholm Jr., while the Red Sox struggled, with pitcher Walker Buehler having a difficult outing. Judge's performance draws comparisons to legendary players like Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams, all of whom had MVP seasons with similarly high averages, underscoring the rarity and significance of his current achievements. As the Yankees continue their strong run, Judge's pursuit of a .400 batting average is captivating fans and setting a high bar for excellence in MLB.