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Aaron Judge's Heroics Lift Yankees to Game 3 Victory, Stave Off Elimination
8 Oct
Summary
- Aaron Judge's 3-run homer ties game in 6th inning
- Yankees rally from 5-run deficit to win 9-6
- Bullpen shines as Yankees avoid ALDS sweep
On October 8th, 2025, the New York Yankees faced a must-win situation in Game 3 of their American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Trailing 6-3 in the 6th inning, the Yankees' season was on the brink of ending. But then superstar Aaron Judge stepped up and delivered the biggest moment of his postseason career.
With two runners on base, Judge crushed a 3-run homer off the left-field foul pole, tying the game and igniting a raucous Yankee Stadium crowd. The Yankees then capitalized on Toronto's defensive miscues, scoring a few more runs to take a 9-6 lead.
The Yankees' bullpen, led by David Bednar and Devin Williams, held the Blue Jays scoreless for the remainder of the game, securing the crucial victory and keeping New York's season alive. If the Yankees go on to win this series, Judge's game-tying homer could be the most impactful moment of his career.
