Aaron Judge matched the sentiment of the entire stadium around him.
Still sitting on 60 home runs during the seventh inning of the Yankees’ 7-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, he struck out for the second time with the score still tied 5-5. He checked his swing on a 2-2 pitch, and first base umpire Chris Conroy ruled that he swung, prompting boos to shower across Yankee Stadium.
Aaron Judge argues after his check-swing was ruled a swing. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostJudge was visibly angry, shaking his head and waving his hands towards Conroy.
On replay, it appeared Judge had indeed checked his swing.
Anthony Rizzo subsequently hit a two-run homer, however, to give the Yankees the decisive 7-5 lead.
Judge also struck out looking in the first inning.
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