Aaron Judge, Yankees Called Out By MLB Fans in World Series Game 2 Loss vs. Dodgers

Zach BacharContributor IOctober 27, 2024

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The New York Yankees fell into a 2-0 series deficit with a Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series.

New York struggled offensively during a 4-2 defeat on Saturday night.

New York Yankees @YankeesFINAL: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2.

Juan Soto was the only member of the Yankees’ lineup to record a hit through the first eight innings. Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the third frame.

MLB @MLBJUAN SOTO TIES THE GAME! #WORLDSERIES pic.twitter.com/dIJb3d2KdF

Aaron Judge continued to look shaky at the plate in the postseason, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. New York’s captain now has just one hit in nine plate appearances during the Fall Classic.

Carlos Rodón started the contest for New York and the results were far from encouraging. Rodón allowed six hits and four earned runs in 3.1 innings of work, recording just three strikeouts.

The Yankees had a chance to tie or take the lead in the top of the ninth inning, loading the bases with only one out. Anthony Volpe and Jose Trevino were unable to drive in the game-tying runs, though.

Fans and pundits were disappointed with Judge as well as New York’s offense.

Jeff Passan @JeffPassanAaron Judge struck out for the second time tonight. He is 1 for 8 with five strikeouts in the World Series. This postseason, he is 6 for 39 and slashing .154/.286/.333 with two home runs and six RBIs in 11 games.

Jordan Raanan @JordanRaananI want to be wrong in the worst way possible by the end of the night but … this is getting embarrassing for Aaron Judge.

Bryan Hoch ⚾️ @BryanHochAaron Judge looked at a 2-0 fastball down the middle, then wound up striking out swinging. He’s 6-for-39 with 18 Ks this postseason.

MLB Metrics @MLBMetricsThe worst qualified hitter during the regular season (Christopher Morel) hit .196.

Aaron Judge is hitting .154 this Postseason.

Max Mannis @MaxMannisMy primary emotion watching Judge right now is just genuine sadness, which is never ideal for late October

Talkin’ Yanks @TalkinYanksAaron Judge has a .199 batting average with 85 strikeouts in 55 career postseason games pic.twitter.com/spWOWtT0qx

Action Network @ActionNetworkHQAaron Judge right now pic.twitter.com/X3tqlsK4Qw

Yankeesource @YankeeSourceAm I watching Aaron Judge or Aaron Hicks?

After a heartbreaking Game 1 loss due to a walk-off grand slam from Freddie Freeman, the Yankees couldn’t capitalize on a late opportunity to steal Game 2.

They’ll attempt to bounce back as the series shifts to Yankee Stadium, with Game 3 on Monday.