New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (33) showcased a powerful home run against Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher, who made provocative remarks.

On the 9th (Korean time), Judge started as the second right fielder in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, recording 4 at-bats, 3 hits, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 3 runs, and 1 walk.

In his first at-bat with no outs and a runner on first base in the bottom of the first inning, Judge hit a two-run home run deep into right-center field off Boston's right-handed starter Hunter Dobbins' first pitch, clocked at 97.5 mph (156.9 km/h). This was his 22nd home run of the season, with the ball speed recording at 108.6 mph (174.8 km/h) and a distance of 436 feet (133 m).

In the bottom of the 9th inning, with 1 out and a runner on first base, Judge also hit a home run over the right-center field fence off right-handed reliever Robert Stock's fourth pitch, which was clocked at 96.8 mph. This was his 23rd home run of the season, with a ball speed of 108.9 mph (175.3 km/h) and a distance of 398 feet (121 m). However, the Yankees could not score any further and lost 7-11.

Boston's starter Dobbins pitched 5 innings, allowing 4 hits (2 home runs) and 3 runs, earning his 3rd win of the season. Dobbins, who made his debut in the big leagues this year, has recorded 3 wins and 1 loss with an earned run average of 4.20 over 10 games (49⅓ innings). Although Dobbins secured a victory in his first match against the Yankees, Boston's biggest rival, he faced pressure after allowing a home run to Judge almost immediately after the game started.

Judge has a batting average of .396 over 64 games this season, with 240 at-bats, 95 hits, 23 home runs, 55 RBIs, 62 runs, 5 stolen bases, and an OPS of 1.264. He is currently tied for second place in home runs in both leagues with Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers, 23 home runs), following Cal Rally (Seattle, 26 home runs).

Major League Baseball's official media MLB.com noted, "Boston's right-handed rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins caused a stir by saying, 'I would rather retire than play for the Yankees.' This remark was not well received by the fans in the right field stands at Yankee Stadium, and Judge hit a home run towards those stands."

Dobbins remarked earlier this week, "If the only team left for me is the Yankees, I would just retire." In response, Yankees infielder Jass Chisholm Jr. said, "Such remarks add to the fun. It's much more exciting, and from a fan's perspective, it makes them more engaged since something is happening." Chisholm had made a similar remark in last year's American League Division Series against Kansas City.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone commented on Dobbins' remarks, saying, "He is young. I don't think he was trying to attack our players." Boone added, "It is interesting for a player to make such remarks. I think he's just expressing his affection for the team he belongs to."

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