Aaron Judge had a big game for the New York Yankees on Sunday, and a change he made paid off in a big way.
Judge went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two home runs in the Yankees’ 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He hit both home runs with two strikes in the count.
Judge noted to reporters after the game that he made a change to his two-strike approach since spring training.
In spring training, Judge tried out a no-stride approach with two strikes. The change he tried out in spring training was the result of what Judge saw Paul Goldschmidt and a few other players do in two-strike situations. Judge worked out with Goldschmidt over the offseason.
But Judge said that he has reverted back to his old form and is now taking strides.