Fri Sep 13 17:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Yankees’ Captain Aaron Judge Struggles with Home Run Drought
**New York, NY** – Despite leading the American League with 51 home runs this season, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has found himself in an uncharacteristic slump. He has gone 16 games without hitting a home run, his longest such drought in his career.
Judge, who has finished the season as the AL’s home run leader twice in his career, has not hit a homer in 72 plate appearances. This comes as a surprise to fans and analysts alike, as he is on pace to hit 55 home runs this season.
Despite the slump, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remains confident in his captain. “Homers, even for guys like him, they still come in bunches,” said Boone. He praised Judge’s hitting overall, highlighting his consistent performance despite the lack of power.
Judge and the Yankees will face the Boston Red Sox again on Friday night, hoping to break the drought and continue their strong season.
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