Aaron JudgeThe slugger’s struggles to start the 2024 season were on full display Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the slugger was eliminated four times in the 2-0 defeat.
Judge is hitting .179 (14-for-78) in 21 games this year with just three home runs and 11 RBI. After his third and fourth strikeouts of the day, the 2022 AL MVP was met with boos from the home crowd. Yankees fans.
“I’ve heard worse, and I’d probably do the same thing in their situation,” Judge said after the disappointing loss.
He added: “It’s still early, it’s a long season. The only thing missing is the field. If you get a shot in the zone, I have to capitalize because I don’t get many. I think that’s what matters, don’t miss your shot when you get it, make your walks when you can.
Beginner Nestor Corteswho threw 7.0 scoreless innings but got no decision, showed support for Judge when asked about him being booed by fans.
“It’s always disappointing,” Cortes said. “I feel like he did a lot for this team, for this organization. of time.”
Cortes acknowledged that this is what happens in New York when someone isn’t performing, but said fans need to be patient and trust the team.
“It’s New York. They expect a lot from us”, said the leftist. “We expect a lot from each other at this club. We always want to do our best.
Manager Aaron Boone agreed with Cortes, believing Judge is “going through a little funk” and will be back to normal soon.
“It’s a tough game, man. We can go back in history and talk about great players going through a little fear. I’m not worried at all. It’s Aaron Judge. He’ll be fine.
