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09/16 15:17 CDT Yankees pull Aaron Judge for a pinch-hitter in the 6th against
Twins because of lower leg tightness
Yankees pull Aaron Judge for a pinch-hitter in the 6th against Twins because of
lower leg tightness
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --- New York Yankees star right fielder Aaron Judge was pulled
for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning Wednesday because of tightness in his
lower right leg.
Judge, who was on the bench Tuesday for planned rest, struck out in both of his
at-bats against Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews before being pulled for Heliot
Ramos. Judge had to run to the gap to track down a double in the fifth, his
last action in the field, but he didn't show any sign of discomfort or slowness.
The three-time American League MVP is 4 for 26 with 13 strikeouts and one
extra-base hit in seven games since returning last week from a broken rib.
Judge homered in the series opener at Minnesota on Monday, when the Yankees
clinched a postseason spot. They entered Wednesday trailing AL East leader
Tampa Bay by 3 1/2 games.
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