😱 Even the mighty can stumble! New York Yankees' star slugger, Aaron Judge, faced the heat at Yankee Stadium as home fans booed him during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Yankees fell 2-0 to the Rays, with Judge striking out four times. The disappointed crowd didn't hold back their frustration, filling the stadium with resounding boos. But guess what? Judge isn't sweating it!
\"I've heard worse, and I'd probably be doing the same thing in this situation,\" Judge said after the tough game. Talk about keeping it real! 💯
Known as one of MLB's greatest sluggers, Judge is off to a slow start this 2024 season. He's hitting just .179 with a slugging percentage of .359 and an on-base percentage of .682 over 21 games. With 27 strikeouts, he's second-most in the American League. Ouch! 😬
But hold up, it's still early days! \"It's still early. It's a long season,\" Judge reminded everyone. \"Just missing the pitch. Get a pitch in the zone, I got to capitalize on it because I don't get too many. And then I get hits.\"
Judge remains optimistic, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities: \"Just don't miss your pitch when you get it and take your walks when you can.\" Sounds like solid advice for life, too! 🙌
Yankees fans, time to keep the faith! With plenty of games ahead, there's no doubt that Judge can turn things around. After all, every hero has their off days, right? 🌟
Reference(s):
Yankees' ace slugger Aaron Judge on being booed: 'I've heard worse'
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