New York Yankees fans have every reason to be excited this season, as the dynamic duo of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto is on the verge of making history in Major League Baseball. The Yankees made a bold move this past offseason by acquiring Juan Soto, a superstar slugger who has lived up to every expectation. Already boasting one of the league’s most formidable hitters in Aaron Judge, the addition of Soto has significantly bolstered New York’s offense, making them a force to be reckoned with.
Judge, who leads the league with an impressive 45 home runs, and Soto, who has smashed a career-high 35 home runs, have been nothing short of sensational. Together, they have combined for 80 home runs, just 20 shy of reaching a milestone achieved by only five other duos in MLB history: hitting 100 or more home runs in a single season. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, the history-making pairs include legendary names such as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris (115 home runs in 1961), Barry Bonds and Rich Aurilia (110 home runs in 2001), Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig (107 home runs in 1927), Mark McGwire and Ray Lankford (101 home runs in 1998), and Alex Rodriguez and Rafael Palmeiro (100 home runs in 2002).
With 36 games remaining in the regular season, Judge and Soto have plenty of opportunities to make their mark in the history books. Both players are currently in top form, and their combined power at the plate has given the Yankees a formidable edge. It wouldn’t be surprising if they surpass the 100-home-run mark and solidify their place as one of the greatest power-hitting duos in baseball history.
Yankees fans and baseball enthusiasts alike are eagerly watching as this powerhouse duo inches closer to making history, further enhancing their legacy in the sport.
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