On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees are playing the finale of their three-game series with the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Aaron Judge is batting third (as the DH).
In the first inning, the Yankees superstar hit a home run.
Yankees Star Aaron Judge Made MLB History
GettyAaron Judge #99 congratulates Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Judge also made MLB history by moving up on the all-time home runs list.
He is now tied with Hall of Famer Harold Baines (384) for 69th on the list.
@nyyankeesstats wrote: “Aaron Judge’s 384th career home run, tying Harold Baines for 69th place on MLB’s all-time HR list”
Social Media Reacts
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here’s what people were saying about Judge on social media:
@cai_rogers7: “Aaron Judge launches his MLB-leading 16th blast of the season!! Early 1-0 lead for the Yanks 104.4 mph off the bat and 373 feet to the opposite field!!”
MLB: “Number 16 for number 99 🔥 Aaron Judge goes the other way to tie Kyle Schwarber for the league-lead in home runs!”
Adam McCalvy: “The Brewers had held Aaron Judge 1-for-6 with a single, three walks and four strikeouts before his first-pitch homer off Logan Henderson in the first inning.”
@eyyankees: “Aaron Judge ties Kyle Schwarber atop the leaderboard with his 16th homer of the season! The Yankees give Rodon an early lead before he takes the mound.”
Erik Boland: “HR No. 16 for Aaron Judge. Has 7 HR in his last 14 games”
@cmaguire2008: “Aaron Judge may challenge 70HR this year.”
@js9inningsmedia: “Kyle Schwarber a few minutes ago took the lead with his league leading 16th home run. A couple of minutes later, Aaron Judge had something to say about it in Milwaukee and hit his 16th home run of the year 👀”
Judge And The Yankees
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on May 06, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Judge came into the day batting .266 with 38 hits, 15 home runs, 29 RBI’s, 34 runs and five stolen bases in 40 games.
He is in the 11th season of what will be a Hall of Fame career.
Right now, the Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 26-14 record in 40 games.
Following Sunday’s game, they will head to Baltimore for a series with the Orioles on Monday night at Camden Yards.
New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge Made MLB History In Brewers Game