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MLB·INJURY·September 17, 2026 05:44 PM ET

Yankees fall 5-4, series lead drops to 2-1

Aaron Judge's Wednesday exit becomes the bigger issue.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Aaron Judge leaving Wednesday's game quickly became the main concern around New York's first loss of the set. The Yankees had entered the day with a 2-0 series edge before it narrowed to 2-1.

Why it matters: Judge had only recently returned to the lineup, as the Yankees activated Aaron Judge for Tuesday's return against the Rockies. That makes any fresh question around his availability more significant than a single loss.

What to watch: The next check is whether Judge is in the lineup for the next game. New York still holds the series lead at 2-1.

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