Yankee Stadium erupted today as Aaron Judge crushed his 10th homer of 2025. The 2-run, 426-foot shot off Toronto’s Alek Manoah lifted the Yanks 5-3—46,000 chanted ‘M-V-P.’ Gerrit Cole’s 8 Ks over 7 innings sealed it; bullpen held tight. The Bronx buzzed—NYC’s slugger owns April. Judge’s pace—70 homers possible.
Toronto led 2-1—Bo Bichette’s double early. Judge’s 5th-inning blast to left-center flipped it; Soto’s RBI single added cushion. Cole’s slider baffled—Blue Jays whiffed 12 times. 7th-inning stretch saw ‘Sweet Caroline’—fans belted loud. Yankees’ hot start—AL East lead grows.
It’s not perfect—bullpen wobbled; Clay Holmes walked 2. Toronto’s 9 hits—Manoah’s sinker kept them in. Critics say Judge carries too much—5 runs disagree. Post-game subway crowds—Bronx pride soared. Series finale tomorrow—sweep looms.
Judge’s 31—historic year? Cole’s 34—Cy Young buzz. NYC roared; Toronto sulked. Yankees roll—Bronx bombs.