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Boston. — Star outfielder Aaron Judge didn't hesitate to take the blame after the painful sweep suffered by the New York Yankees at the hands of their archrivals, the Boston Red Sox, this weekend at Fenway Park. Judge went 1-for-12 in the series, which culminated on Sunday with a 2-0 loss for the New Yorkers.
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"You have to swing at strikes," said a self-critical Judge after finishing a series in which he struck out at least three times in each of the three games, a negative mark he has only reached three times during his career in the Major Leagues. "I took some swings trying to force things, and that took me out of my focus." The MVP's only noteworthy offensive moment was a solo home run on Friday in the first game of the series. From then on, his bat went completely silent, while Boston took the opportunity to take complete control of the American League East classic. The Yankees scored only four runs in the entire series, matching their worst mark in a three-game series at Fenway Park, previously recorded in 1916 and 1922. The sweep represents the first they have suffered this season for the Bronx Bombers. Boston manager Alex Cora praised the work of his pitching staff and highlighted the strategy to dominate Judge. "It's very difficult to face him because he is one of the best at what he does," he commented. "But we executed our fastballs well and kept him off balance."Judge's batting average dropped to .378 after the series, although his teammates do not doubt his ability to recover. “If I could have that guy at every turn, I would do it without thinking,” said the young Ben Rice. “He'll be fine.”
In the last game, Judge had the opportunity to change the course with two runners on base in the eighth inning, but he hit into a double play against Garrett Whitlock, who highlighted the respect he has for the slugger. "He is one of the best hitters in the world. It was special to be able to face him and execute in the moment." The Yankees will look to regroup and put this stumble behind them on their road to October, while the Red Sox celebrate a sweep that revitalizes their divisional aspirations.
