Judge's Record-Breaking Feat – A Yankee's Heroic Tale in the Making.

Judge's Record-Breaking Feat—A Yankee's Heroic Tale in the Making

Judge's injury stint impacted his chances of breaking his own AL home run record.

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In 2022, Judge hit an impressive 42 home runs in the first 100 games.

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This season, Judge played despite a toe injury, affecting his performance.

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The Yankees are facing an unlikely postseason miss, a departure from their 2016 streak.

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Despite this, Judge's performance in limited play upheld the expectations of his mega contract.

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His injury hindered him from maintaining his earlier home run pace.

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Judge's potential to challenge records remains high, but the injury was a setback.

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His performance this year serves as a silver lining in a disappointing season for the Yankees.

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Fans are optimistic about Judge's future contributions to the team.

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Overall, Judge showcased his talent and commitment, even in the face of injury and team challenges.

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