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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waves to the crowd after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waves to the crowd after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Judge has been nothing but exceptional for the New York Yankees this season. Having already hit 57 home runs from the plate, Judge is on a pace to beat the single-season home-run record in the American League.
If not for a few games, Judge has always been confident at every at-bat this season. There are still over 20 games to play this season, and the Yankees star is already the favorite to win the coveted, American League MVP.
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Many Yankees fans might not be aware, but apart from winning games in the ballparks, Judge is also helping the Yankees’ YES Network with viewership. Yes! Since Judge is on a hitting spree this season and most likely to break the home-run record, the YES Network has witnessed significant growth in audience viewership this season.
Aaron Judge is a fan favorite
Per Kirsten Fleming of the New York Post, Aaron Judge roaring from the plate has helped the YES Network increase its viewership. Notably, almost every baseball fan wants the Yankees slugger to break the American League home-run record. He has been that sensational.
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Sep 11, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates with left fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
A YES Network executive told the NY Post that each Judge at-bat has turned into an event for baseball fans. And thanks to his magnificent form, the YES Network has received 19% more viewership than the last season.
“There has been an incredible buzz surrounding Judge’s pursuit of the home-run record,” Howard Levinson, the YES network’s executive said.
“Each Judge at-bat is an event unto itself, and we have seen viewership spikes when he is up. Our season ratings are up significantly over last year — 19%.”
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Will @TheJudge44's magical season end with a Triple Crown? pic.twitter.com/6gVpd48e69
— MLB (@MLB) September 14, 2022
Not only the decades-old home-run record, but Aaron Judge is also eyeing winning the American League Triple Crown and MVP. And given his consistent performances, the Pinstripes slugger might end the season by winning all of it.
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