If Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. were the best the American League had to offer this season, they sure are leaving plenty to be desired through the first two
Sep 9, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge reacts after striking out during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images games of the ALDS, which was split between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals.
Over the first two games of his postseason, Judge is 1-for-7 with an infield single and four strikeouts. He was on base twice with a walk to go with that infield single, but the Yankees are not paying him $360 million simply to get on base. He is supposed to be the focal point of a lineup that went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position in a 4-2 Game 2 loss.
Oct 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. reacts after a double play against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during game two of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesAfter going 3-for-9 with two RBI in the AL Wild Card Series against the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City’s star shortstop is 0-for-10 in the ALDS with four strikeouts.
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