Yankees’ “Cannon” Judge heads to Astros for first W Series appearance in 13 years: “It’s a great opponent and I’m looking forward to it

Last Updated on 10/20/2022 by てんしょく飯

On October 18, the New York Yankees, the American League East Division champions, won Game 5 of their series against the Mid-Division champion Cleveland Guardians, 5-1. The Yankees now have a 3-2 record in the series and will advance to the League Championship Series for the first time in three years, since 2019.

They’re a great opponent, so we’re looking forward to it.

#AllRise, court is in session! #postseason pic.twitter.com/3rMOM8HYyL

— MLB (@MLB) October 18, 2022

In the game, which was postponed one day due to inclement weather, the Yankees got on the board first with Giancarlo Stanton’s second three-run shot of the postseason in the first inning. Aaron Judge followed with his second solo shot in the second inning to give the Yankees an early lead, and although they got one back in the third inning, Anthony Rizzo came through again in the fifth inning to bring the score back to four. The game was broadcast live on New York City’s TV network after the game.

After the game, the New York broadcast stations “Yes Network” and “SNY” updated their official Twitter pages with a video interview with Judge, who has hit 62 home runs this season, a new A League record. In it, the Yankees’ cannonballer expresses his enthusiasm for the upcoming battle, saying, “Everyone came out today and was energized to get the job done,” with a full expression on his face.

In the League Championship Series, which begins on October 19 without a travel day, they will face the defending A-League West Division champion Houston Astros, and Judge said, “It’s a great opponent, so I’m looking forward to it. I’m looking forward to it because it’s a great opponent,” said Judge. With an eye on the ultimate goal of winning the World Series, he was excited about the matchup, saying, “A big series starts tomorrow.

The Yankees managed to win a tough game even though they were the first to win the championship. Against the Astros, they will be aiming to advance to the World Series for the first time in 13 years, since 2009 when they last won the world championship.