Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees face uncertainty both on and off the field as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida, where Judge and several teammates own property.
Aaron Judge prepares for ALDS amid Hurricane Milton concerns
According to Fox, the Yankees captain, who has a condo in Tampa Bay, is preparing for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals, while dealing with the potential impact of the hurricane on his home.
On Tuesday, George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees’ spring training facility in Tampa, was evacuated earlier this week as Hurricane Milton approached. The site, now serving as a shelter for Yankees employees and their families, was in the direct path of the storm, which hit Florida’s west-central coast late Wednesday with winds of up to 120 miles per hour.
Aaron Judge and his teammates must juggle the stress of the storm’s aftermath with their postseason ambitions. After taking a 2-1 series lead against Kansas City, the Yankees are one win away from reaching the American League Championship Series (ALCS). However, Judge’s performance has been underwhelming. The 32-year-old is just 1-for-11 with five strikeouts in the series, and he now holds the highest strikeout rate in postseason history at 34.3%. His postseason batting average has dipped to .203, with no home runs or RBIs through the first three games.
As the Yankees prepare for Game 4, manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the challenging circumstances. “It’s an uncertain time,” Boone said, noting that several players, including Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, and Gleyber Torres, have homes in Florida that could be affected by the hurricane.
Despite his struggles at the plate, Judge remains central to the Yankees’ hopes of advancing. If New York can secure one more victory, they will host the ALCS for the first time since 2012. However, Hurricane Milton’s aftermath continues to cast a shadow over the team’s preparations, with significant concerns about property damage and the safety of family members in Florida.
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