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Luis García Jr. comments on Aaron Judge's absence during Wild Card Series

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Luis García Jr. comments on Aaron Judge's absence during Wild Card Series

Summary

Luis García Jr. of the New York Yankees spoke about the impact of Aaron Judge's absence in the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Judge is sidelined due to a calf strain and was not included in the roster. The Yankees secured a 9-0 victory in Game 1 on September 29. García emphasized the team's responsibility to perform well despite Judge's absence and mentioned that Judge remains supportive. Game 2 is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT on September 30, with García scheduled to bat third and play first base.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees defeated Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.
•Aaron Judge is out with a calf strain, not on the Wild Card roster.
•Game 2 is scheduled for September 30 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
•Luis García Jr. stresses team responsibility in Judge's absence.
•García will bat third in the lineup for Game 2.

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11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Luis García Jr. Drops Honest Aaron Judge Quote Amid Wild Card Series

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New York Yankees first baseman Luis García Jr. made an honest statement on outfielder Aaron Judge amid the Wild Card Series vs. the Red Sox. The post Yankees’ Luis García Jr. Drops Honest Aaron Judge Quote Amid Wild Card Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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