Aaron Judge Is on a Historic Tear and the Orioles Have No Answer for It

Aaron Judge just put on a masterclass. Two-run homer in the first inning, four RBIs total, four times on base, and the New York Yankees blew out the Baltimore Orioles 12-1 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep. This is what dominance looks like right now in the American League.

Judge's two-run shot came off a full count curveball from Shane Baz in the first, rocketing into the New York bullpen in right-center. The guy is absolutely cooking. That homer was his major league-leading 14th of the season and his 11th in his last 21 games. Think about that for a second. Over three weeks, he's been one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball.

The Yankees Are Rolling and Baltimore Can't Stop Them

New York won for the 14th time in 16 games. That's the kind of streak that builds championship teams. And against Baltimore specifically? The Yankees are now 12-1 in their past 13 matchups and have won nine straight over the Orioles. Judge's blast extended that dominance. He also cracked a two-run single later in the game off Lou Trivino, who was making his Baltimore debut.

The Orioles are falling apart. They've lost five straight games and are getting outscored 50-15 during this skid. They're also just 6-13 over their last 19 games. This wasn't close on Monday night. The Yankees pulled away decisively.

The Details That Tell the Story

Cam Schlittler (5-1) was solid on the mound for New York, allowing just one run on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out four and walked three. Cody Bellinger contributed a sacrifice fly in the third and then cranked a two-run triple in the eighth. The offense just kept rolling.

Baz took the loss for Baltimore, giving up six runs (five earned) on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out four but tied a career worst with five walks. The Orioles couldn't get out of their own way.

Judge's 14th homer of the season leads all of baseball. His 53rd career homer against Baltimore over 124 games tells you how much damage he's done to that franchise over time. The Yankees are on a mission right now, and Judge is leading the charge.

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