A Landmark Weekend in the Judge’s Chambers
It was quite a weekend for the New York Yankees and its superstar outfielder Aaron Judge, beginning this past September 11th!
The team’s annual 9/11 game, this year against the Detroit Tigers, was historic even prior to the first pitch. For the first time in 24 years, a U.S. President attended a Yankee game! President Donald J. Trump was seen photographed with the team in the locker room, which some have even claimed was the source of the Bronx Bombers’ 9-3 victory, eschewing a sweep. In particular, President Trump was seen shaking hands with Judge, the New York Post denoting him as “The Only Judge Trump likes”.
Speaking of the All Rise Foundation founder, Judge hit 2 home runs (45 & 46 for the season) that night, surpassing both his uniform number in RBIs and tying Joe DiMaggio in all-time career home runs, with 361.
Don’t worry though, the seven-time MLB All-Star beat said record the following night against the rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, a game the Yankees also won, 4-1! Said win catapulted the Yanks to their 33rd consecutive season of .500 or better.
While not obtaining the sweep, the Yankees did take the series against Boston, with a 5-3 win on the 13th! Cody Bellinger stole that night with a double and a sac fly, resulting in two RBIs. One of those runs was of course by Judge, who even furthered his hot streak during the final game of the Sox series.
Despite the Yankees loss on the 14th, Judge hit his 48th home run, trailing Seattle Mariners’ superstar catcher Cal Raleigh by 6 at the time of this article. Even so, Judge is still favored over his Mariners counterpart to win the AL MVP!
Information from MLB.com
New York Giants Remain Winless
The New York Giants endured another gut-wrenching defeat Sunday, falling 40–37 to the Dallas Cowboys in overtime at AT&T Stadium.
The loss dropped the Giants to 0–2 on the season and underscored the costly mistakes that continue to plague the team despite flashes of promise.
From the outset, this NFC East battle was a shootout. The game featured seven lead changes, momentum swings, and offensive fireworks. Quarterback Russell Wilson delivered his best performance as a Giant, throwing for 450 yards and three touchdowns. His chemistry with rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers was undeniable, Nabers posted 167 yards and two scores, including a 69-yard strike in the final two minutes that appeared to seal the win.
Wideout Wan’Dale Robinson was equally impressive, finishing with a career-high 142 yards on eight catches and a touchdown. For stretches, the Giants’ passing attack looked nearly unstoppable, carving through the Cowboys’ secondary.
Yet for every highlight, there was a setback. The Giants committed a staggering 14 penalties for 160 yards, repeatedly stalling their own drives and extending Dallas possessions. Left tackle James Hudson III set the tone in the worst way possible, committing four consecutive penalties on the opening drive. Those mistakes became a theme that undermined New York all night.
With just under 40 seconds left, Big Blue had a trick up their sleeve. Wilson fired a moonball deep to Malik Nabers for a long touchdown that gave the Giants a 37–34 lead. For a moment, it seemed New York had pulled off a signature road victory.
But Dallas had one more answer. After a frantic final drive, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey drilled a stunning 64-yard field goal as time expired, tying the game at 37 and silencing the Giants’ sideline. The momentum shift proved decisive heading into overtime.
In the extra frame, misfortune struck again. Receiver Darius Slayton slipped on a crucial route, leading to an interception by Dallas safety Donovan Wilson. The Cowboys quickly moved into position, and Aubrey delivered the dagger with a 46-yard field goal to win it.
The Giants left Dallas with plenty to build on but no victory to show for it. Wilson’s command of the offense was encouraging, Nabers looked every bit the star rookie New York hoped for, and Robinson emerged as a legitimate playmaker. But penalties, missed assignments, and defensive breakdowns remain glaring issues.
“We can’t keep beating ourselves,” Wilson said after the game. “We had a chance to close it out, and we didn’t.”
At 0–2, the Giants return home next week hosting the also 0-2 Kansas City Chiefs searching for answers, and for a way to turn potential into wins before the season slips away.
Information from NFL.com and ESPN
