Though, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hit Sacrifice Fly Scoring Jackie Bradley Jr. Wednesday Tying Up New York, Toronto Game 3-3 New York Won 8-3 As Aaron Judge Hit 61st Home Run Tying Roger Maris
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit sacrifice Wednesday tying up New York, Toronto game 3-3 New York won as Aaron Judge hit 61st home run tying Roger Maris.
Who was he?
Roger Maris like Aaron Judge was a right fielder played 12 season in Major League Baseball where 7 of those 12 seasons were with New York where Roger Maris played in 850 games, 3007 at bats, contributed offensively 797 runs, 110 hits, 203 home runs, 547 runs batted in, 413 walks and had a batting of 265.
As a MLB Baseball Player Roger Maris was 2x MVP, 7x All-Star, Gold Glove Winner, Major League Player Of The Year!
“According to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marisro01.shtml
At the time of Aaron Judge 61st home run he scored Aaron Hicks giving New York a 5-3 lead over Toronto in the top of 7th inning. From there New York tacked on runs as Harrison Bader singled to center Oswald Peraza scored on error Harrison Bader was safe at second on fielding error by Jackie Bradely Jr extending New York’s lead 6-3 before New York extended it again the top of 9th inning as Harrison Bader grounded in to fielders choice to Adam Cimber. Oswaldo Cabrera scored Adam Cimber’s throwing error, Josh Donaldson scored on error.
Before Aaron Judge hit 61st home tying Roger Maris though New York took a 3-0 , 2-0 3-0 lead in the top of 1st inning as Josh Donaldson singled to right center scoring Aaron Judge giving New York a 1-0 lead over Toronto before Oswald Peraza singled to left scoring Oswaldo Cabrera advancing Josh Donaldson to second base before Marwin Gonzalez hit sacrifice to right scoring Josh Donaldson before Toronto got on the scoreboard for the inaugural as New York starting pitcher Gerrit Cole surrendered home run to Danny Jansen.
“According to espnapp”
Following New York’s 8-3 win over Toronto Wednesday following Aaron Judge tying Roger Maris with his 61st home run New York manager Aaron Boone had this to say!
I’ve known about that number for my entire life. It’s one thing that makes our sport a little more special than the others -- the numbers.”
Gerrit Cole who surrendered sacrifice fly to Vladmir Guerrero Jr. scoring Jackie Bradley Jr. had this to say about Aaron Judge tying Roger Maris following New York’s 8-3 win over Toronto!
I think it’s more special because of what Aaron did tonight, to be honest,”
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Aaron Boone, Gerrit Cole weren’t the only ones to say about Aaron Judge tying Roger Maris with 61st home run as Aaron Judge himself Roger Maris son Roger Maris Jr. who was a fan, spectator did as well sayingIt’s an incredible honor to get a chance to be associated with one of the Yankee greats, one of the baseball greats,”“To be enshrined with them forever, words can’t describe it. That’s one thing that’s so special about the Yankee organization, all the guys that came before us and paved the way, played the game the right way.” if Aaron Judge hits 62 home runs, he should be celebrated as the single-season home run champ. Asked if he considers Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire illegitimate, Maris said: "I do. I think most people do."
“According to Bryan Hoch’s tweet on Twitter”
New York has the day, night Thursday before starting a three game series with Baltimore in Bronx New York on Friday where DJ Lemahieu is going to be returning following being sidelined with toe inflammation since October 4, 2022 where Domingo German, Austin Voth are going to be starting
In 2022 DJ Lemahieu has had 451 at bats contributed offensively 74 runs, 118 hits, 12 home runs, 46 runs batted in, 4 stolen bases and has a batting average of 262!
“According to mlb.com”
Domingo German, Austin Voth are alike because they’re right handed starting pitchers!
Domingo German comes into the game with a record of 2-3 with an earn run average of 3.30!
Adam Voth comes into the game with a record of 5-3 with an earn run average of 4.19!
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Could mother nature prevent DJ Lemahieu from returning from Domingo German, Austin Voth starting?
I would there is a possibility of that happening as there is a 66% chance of at first pitch before rain chances decrease to 30% and cloudy an hour after the game is supposed get underway 25 % chance rain and cloudy at 9:00pm 25% of rain and cloudy by the time the game is supposed to be over.
“According to accuweather.com”
First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Yankee Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on Amazon Prime Video, MASN, Major League Baseball Network!