The New York Yankees had a tough time in the 2024 World Series, especially in Games 1 and 5, where they made several costly mistakes.
In one inning, they dropped a routine fly ball, messed up a force play, and failed to cover first base.
Highlights
- One of those errors came from Aaron Judge, who dropped a routine fly ball with one out and a runner on first.
- A fan mentioned they paid a month’s rent for front-row seats, and now that moment is burned in their memory forever.
- Others defended Judge, saying that Brian Cashman had better be careful because Judge was the best player the Yankees had ever had.
These blunders contributed to them missing out on what could have been their first championship since 2009.
Aaron Judge, the Yankees star, made a big error in Game 5.
He started the game strong with a two-run homer to put the Yankees ahead, and he made an incredible catch against the wall to rob Freddie Freeman of a hit.
But in the fifth inning, he misjudged a simple fly ball that turned into a big mistake, allowing the Dodgers to rally for five runs.
Judge admitted that losing the World Series would stick with him for a long time, calling it a “battle scar” in his career.
Even though he’s hoping for more wins in the future, that painful moment will be hard to forget.
Aaron Judge Dropped A Routine Fly Ball With One Out And A Runner On First
Well, the Yankees made three big mistakes in the field during the fifth inning, which allowed the Dodgers to score five runs and tie the game at 5-5.
One of those errors came from Aaron Judge, who dropped a routine fly ball with one out and a runner on first.
This was Aaron Judge’s first and only error all year (regular and postseason). pic.twitter.com/TDoebaCt7U
— Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) October 31, 2024
That error sparked the Dodgers, who won 7-6 and took the World Series title.
Yankees fans won’t forget Judge’s slip-up anytime soon, as it was a turning point in the game and ultimately cost them the championship.
One fan mentioned they paid a month’s rent for front-row seats, and now that moment is burned in their memory forever.
I paid a months worth of rent to have front fifth row seats for it… it’s burnt into my brain
A Blind Alien
Another fan shared that they flew from North Carolina to New York to watch their team get knocked out of the World Series at home.
They said they felt terrible for Judge, but at that point, nothing he did from there on out would matter unless he led the Yankees to a World Series win.
I flew from NC to NYC just to watch my team get eliminated in the World Series at home. I genuinely feel bad for Judge, but nothing he does from here on out even matters unless it’s winning the World Series.
syd-cash
Folks pointed out, plain and simple, that Judge just took his eyes off the ball. In the slow-motion replay, it’s clear—it was an inexcusable error.
Other fans pointed out that figuring out where the Yankees had struggled was not hard.
They blamed the team for being consistently wrong on the bases and in the field for most of Aaron Boone’s time as manager, even further back than that.
Not hard to scout. The Yankees have been terrible on the bases and at defense for basically Boone’s entire tenure and even further back than that.
EMP Pushes
On the other hand, some fans defended Judge, saying that Brian Cashman had better be careful because Judge was the best player the Yankees had ever had.
They pointed out that Aaron Judge carries the whole team on his shoulders.
You know what?? Cashman better watch out!! Because the Judge is the best that’s ever been!! And he carries he whole team practically. He’s not Captain America just a human being!!
Coco
He’s a human being and people should not climb all over him. He’s a great person and player!
Patricia
People hope to put this season behind them, win next year, and move on.
Additional Information
- Aaron Judge was adopted by Patty and Wayne Judge when he was just a newborn, on April 27, 1992, the second day of his life. His parents consider that day a miracle.
- Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, have known each other since high school, where they were sweethearts.
- As the 16th captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge’s net worth is estimated at approximately $55 million as of 2024.
