Aaron Judge would have a lot better chance of hitting .400 this season if he didn't have to face Garrett Crochet.
The Boston Red Sox ace has Judge's number like no other pitcher.
After the Yankees' first two times through the batting lineup on Friday night, Crochet has now struck Judge out in five consecutive at bats.
Garrett Crochet has struck out Aaron Judge in FIVE consecutive at-bats over two starts 😳 pic.twitter.com/esg0K7mAkH
— MLB (@MLB) June 14, 2025
And an update at 9 p.m. ET on Friday — Crochet just made it six strikeouts in a row of Judge.
That's remarkable.
Think about it: Judge has gotten hits in nearly two of every five at bats he has.
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Against Crochet in his last six clashes now, Judge hasn't even made contact.
Crochet was the huge acquisition of the offseason for the Red Sox, and even though Boston has struggled a bit, Crochet has been as advertised.
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These two huge superstars will face off plenty more times in AL East rivalry games.
But right now, it's Crochet who has Judge's number in a way no other pitcher in baseball does.
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