Judge Triple Crown chase FAQ: How to watch, pace, more
The baseball world has remained intently focused on the Yankees’ Aaron Judge as he pursued history.
On Tuesday, he broke Roger Maris’ American League record from 1961 when he led off Game 2 of a doubleheader in Texas with his 62nd home run of the season. And don't forget: He’s also contending for the Triple Crown -- the league lead in batting average, homers and RBIs.
Here’s everything you need to know.
HOW TO WATCH
TUESDAY
The Yankees' final series of the regular season continues in Arlington with a doubleheader today. The nightcap is available FREE on MLB.TV as well as on YES Network, Bally Sports Southwest and MLB Network (out of market only).
YANKEES REMAINING SCHEDULE
Oct. 5 (one game): at Rangers
HOME RUN PACE
With 62 homers through 161 team games, Judge has the record. There have been nine seasons with at least 60.
WHERE HE RANKS
Most HR in a season, MLB history:
2001 Barry Bonds: 73
1998 Mark McGwire: 70
1998 Sammy Sosa: 66
1999 Mark McGwire: 65
2001 Sammy Sosa: 64
1999 Sammy Sosa: 63
2022 Aaron Judge: 62
1961 Roger Maris: 61
1927 Babe Ruth: 60
TRIPLE CROWN WATCH
Judge has sizable leads in the home run and RBI departments, but he’s in a close race for the AL batting title. Here’s where he stands in each category:
AL home run leaders:
1. Aaron Judge: 62
2. Mike Trout: 39
2. Yordan Alvarez: 37
AL RBI leaders:
1. Aaron Judge: 131
2. José Ramírez: 124
3. Kyle Tucker: 107
AL batting average leaders:
1. Luis Arraez: .315
2. Aaron Judge: .311
3. Jose Abreu: .306