**Aaron Judge Ties Yogi Berra in Yankees Home Run Record**
**Meta Description:** Aaron Judge ties Yogi Berra for fifth-most home runs in Yankees history with his 358th career homer, continuing his Hall of Fame trajectory.
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**Headline:** Aaron Judge Ties Yogi Berra for Fifth-Most Home Runs in Yankees History
On Sunday afternoon, Aaron Judge made history once again as he faced off against the Chicago White Sox. In his first at-bat, Judge launched his 358th career home run, hitting a cutter from Martín Pérez deep into left-center field, which not only gave the Yankees an early lead but also marked his 43rd home run of the season. This impressive feat ties him with the legendary Yogi Berra for the fifth-most home runs in Yankees history.
Judge nearly claimed sole possession of fifth place later in the game, hitting a double off the center field wall in the third inning. As a two-time AL MVP and the current captain of the Yankees, Judge is on a remarkable trajectory toward Hall of Fame status. However, he still has a way to go to catch Babe Ruth, who holds the franchise record with 659 career home runs.
While it seems inevitable that Judge will surpass Berra’s record, he may also have the opportunity to move past Joe DiMaggio, who currently sits fourth all-time with 361 home runs. The Yankees’ all-time home run leaders include Ruth, Mickey Mantle (536), and Lou Gehrig (493), all of whom set a high bar for future players.
At 33 years old, Judge is widely regarded as one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball. Yankees fans are eager to see him continue climbing the franchise’s record books, as it signifies his ongoing performance at an MVP level. Unfortunately, despite Judge’s record-tying home run, the Yankees were unable to complete a sweep against the White Sox, losing the game 3-2.
As the Yankees enter the final month of the regular season, they find themselves in a tight postseason race. Currently, they hold the first wild card spot in the American League with a record of 76-61, just three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the AL East division lead. The Yankees are focused on securing the division title to ensure home-field advantage in the wild card round of the playoffs. This week, they face crucial matchups against the Houston Astros and Blue Jays, starting Tuesday night in Houston.
**FAQ:**
**Q: How many home runs does Aaron Judge need to surpass Babe Ruth?**
A: Aaron Judge needs 302 more home runs to surpass Babe Ruth’s total of 659 career home runs.
