Okay, so, I was trying to catch up on some baseball stuff today. I like to keep up with the Yankees, you know, just like any other baseball fan.
So, I started digging around online for some news. I wanted to know how things were going after they lost to the Royals. You know, that’s what you do, right?
Looking for Clues Online
I spent a good amount of time scrolling through articles and forum posts. I noticed a lot of talk about Aaron Judge. He’s like, the main guy, right? And, well, a lot of people were talking about his performance. I found this one quote from him, “I just didn’t make the play.” And he’s right, he sure didn’t. If your team is in the trenches, you’ve got to be in the trenches with them. If I keep taking my good swings, swing at the right pitches, good things will happen.
Another thing I saw mentioned was how he had an error in the fifth inning of Game 5. Seems like that kind of messed things up for the team. Seemed important enough that people were talking about it.
The Error and Its Impact
I tried to find more about that specific error. Then I remembered Judge is usually pretty good, especially during the regular season. But, you know, everyone has bad days, even the best players. It’s just a part of the game.
Reflecting on the Playoffs
Then I thought, “Wait a minute, the Yankees didn’t even make the playoffs last year.” So, I started looking into that, too. I read somewhere that Judge said, “I think falling short in the World Series will stay with me until I die.” That’s pretty heavy, but it shows he cares, you know? Seems like it’s been tough for him and the team not getting to the World Series.
Another source mentioned that some other players like Gleyber Torres and Giancarlo Stanton did alright, and Judge got on base a few times. And, I found out Judge played college baseball at Fresno State and was picked by the Yankees in the 2013 draft. He made his debut in 2016, so he’s been around for a while.
Putting It All Together
Basically, what I figured out is that Judge is taking some responsibility for the loss, which is what a good leader does. He’s had some tough times in the playoffs, but he’s still a key player for the Yankees. I guess it’s just one of those things where you have good games and bad games. And, you know, the team is still dealing with not making it to the World Series, which stinks. It’s rough, but that’s baseball for you.
I’ll keep checking in on them. Hopefully, things will turn around. After all, “If we don’t win it all” then what are we doing it for? Gotta stay positive, right? That’s all for now. I got all this info just by digging around online and piecing things together. No rocket science here, just a regular guy trying to make sense of a baseball game.
