Aaron Judge's rallying cry sparks Yankees' historic 13-run inning

In a game on June 1, 2026, Aaron Judge's motivational speech during the third inning ignited a remarkable 13-run rally for the New York Yankees in their matchup against the Oakland Athletics. After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning and struggling in the second, Judge's urging led to a record-setting performance where the first 12 hitters reached base without an out. The Yankees turned the momentum to secure a 13-9 victory, although they struggled to produce runs outside of that inning, recording only a single baserunner in the remaining eight frames. The win concluded a two-city road trip for the Yankees, which had included several victories prior to this match.

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