New York Yankees fans are no strangers to high expectations, and when their star players don’t perform, the backlash can be fierce. Right now, all eyes-and frustrations-are focused on Aaron Judge.
Despite being the face of the franchise and having an MVP-level regular season, Judge‘s performance in the 2024 postseason has left many fans disappointed. With the Yankees on the verge of being swept in the World Series, Judge‘s struggles have become a major talking point.
The Yankees, trailing 3-0 in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, are facing defeat. Judge‘s lackluster showing at the plate is not helping. Over 12 postseason games, he has managed just six hits and two home runs in 43 at-bats, leaving him with a meager .140 batting average.
In the World Series itself, Judge has just one hit in 12 at-bats, giving him a shocking .083 average. For Yankees fans, who have waited since 2009 for another championship, Judge’s slump couldn’t have come at a worse time.
While Judge is far from the only Yankee underperforming, his status as the team’s most prominent player has made him the focus of fan outrage. Social media has been flooded with complaints, and many fans feel betrayed by Judge‘s inability to deliver when it matters most.
New York-based comedian Sam Morril captured the sentiment with a biting comment: “Someone tell Aaron Judge this game is meaningless so he can get a hit.”
For many fans, this postseason is leaving a lasting stain on Judge‘s otherwise stellar career. One fan expressed frustration, saying, “I love Aaron Judge for all the moments he’s given us, but I don’t think we will ever forget this postseason. It tainted his MVP and tainted his legacy.”
Another fan was even harsher, declaring, “Aaron Judge just ruined his Yankee career in a 12-game span. He cost us a RING. A championship. He will never have the same sparkled haze again.”
Judge, now 32, is playing in his first World Series, and while his regular-season heroics were key in getting the Yankees this far, his postseason slump is leading many to question his ability to perform under pressure.
The Yankees, the most decorated franchise in MLB history with 27 championships, have not won a title since 2009, and the frustration is palpable.
Can Judge and the Yankees Turn It Around?
With the Yankees down 3-0 in the series, history is not on their side.
Out of the 24 previous instances where a team has taken a 3-0 lead in the World Series, only three times did the losing team avoid a sweep, and none of those series made it to Game 6. Judge and the Yankees are facing a monumental task.
Despite Judge‘s struggles, there is still hope among some fans that the team can rally. However, the clock is ticking, and if the Yankees are to make an improbable comeback, Judge will need to step up.
He has at least three at-bats in Game 4 to try and turn things around, and all of New York will be watching closely.
As one fan put it, “It’s not too late, but Judge needs to wake up now.”
For Aaron Judge, the 2024 postseason is quickly becoming a defining moment in his career. Whether he can shake off the slump and lead the Yankees to an improbable comeback remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the fans expect more.
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