Former Diamond Dog Aaron Judge hits 62nd home run, breaks AL record for most in a season

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Former Fresno State Diamond Dog Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night, breaking Roger Maris' American League record of 61.

The 30-year-old took Jesus Tinoco of the Texas Rangers deep in the first inning. Everyone from the Yankees ran out of the dugout to celebrate with Judge at home plate.
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Judge tied Maris' record of 61 home runs on September 29 against the Toronto Blue Jays.


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This was the Yankees' 161st game of the season. They finish the regular season on Wednesday before the playoffs as the #2 seed.