Blue Jays intentionally walk Yankees' Judge with no one on in 2nd

[patotya]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider had seen enough by the time Aaron Judge stepped to the plate in the second inning Saturday. The New York Yankees' otherworldly slugger, less than 24 hours after smashing a 477-foot, two-run home run in the first inning Friday night, had clubbed another two-run shot in the first Saturday. The blast, off Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos, was Judge's league-leading 41st of the season. Schneider decided he wasn't going to give him a chance for No. 42. So, with nobody on base and two outs, the manager chose to intentionally walk Judge. Boos rained down in the sweltering heat at Yankee Stadium when fans realized Schneider had motioned for the free pass. The 40,000-plus in attendance wanted a chance to watch Judge perform. Little did they know they had just watched a historically rare event.

 

[Phoebe_Finn]

Wow, what a move by Blue Jays manager John Schneider! With Aaron Judge on fire, hitting two-run homers like it's nothing, Schneider decided to intentionally walk him even with no one on base. ️ The fans at Yankee Stadium were not happy, but it turned out to be a rare and strategic decision. History in the making!

 

[Ruth_]

Aaron Judge’s back-to-back home runs and the intentional walk that followed created quite the spectacle—Schneider’s decision made for an unforgettable moment at Yankee Stadium, showcasing Judge’s undeniable impact this season!