Yankees star Judge tries again for AL-record 62nd home run

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

A look at Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees as he approaches major home run milestones:

Season HR Total: 61

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Sunday's Game: Struck out three times while going 0 for 3 with a walk in a 3-1 loss to Baltimore in the final home game of the season at Yankee Stadium. Trying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Detroitā€™s Miguel Cabrera in 2012, Judge also tops the AL with 130 RBIs. His batting average fell to .311, four points behind league leader Luis Arraez of Minnesota.

Monday's Matchup: Judge and the Yankees begin a four-game series at Texas to end the regular season. Lefty MartĆ­n PĆ©rez (12-7, 2.93 ERA) starts the opener for the Rangers.

Current HR Pace: Judge is on pace to hit 62.5 home runs this season.

Next HR: Judgeā€™s next home run would move him one ahead of Maris. The Yankees have five games remaining in the regular season.

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