Yankees lineup surging alongside Aaron Judge's return

New York takes an 80-60 record into the Subway Series.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 121 min read

https://t.co/T68FKPDtbj With so much attention on Judge’s return, it has overshadowed how the other parts of the top of Via @Joelsherman1 on X

What happened: The top of the New York Yankees batting order has produced a recent offensive breakout. The surge from the rest of the lineup coincides with Aaron Judge rejoining the active roster following an 84-game absence.

Why it matters: The supplemental production provides crucial support for Aaron Judge as the club navigates the final month of the regular season. Generating consistent offense from the top of the order remains a priority for playoff positioning.

By the numbers: New York is 80-60 this season and enters on a three-game winning streak. The Yankees are averaging 4.5 runs per contest while allowing 3.7.

What to watch: The Yankees face the Mets next.

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