Aaron Judge Hits 60th Homer, Within One of Maris’ AL Record

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts after striking out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game in New York on Sept. 20, 2022. Jessie Alcheh/AP Photo

NEW YORK—Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run on Sept. 20, matching Babe Ruth and moving within one of Roger Maris’ American League season record.

The New York Yankees slugger drove a 3–1 sinker from Pittsburgh’s Wil Crowe 430 feet to the left field seats leading off the ninth inning. Judge’s third home run in two games and ninth in September thrilled a screaming crowd at Yankee Stadium.