MLB Teams Surge as Trade Deadline Approaches

In a thrilling weekend of Major League Baseball, Aaron Judge led the New York Yankees to an 11-8 extra-inning victory over the Boston Red Sox, breaking a three-game losing streak. Judge went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBIs, reaching base six times in a game for the first time in his career. The Yankees will face off against the Red Sox in the series finale, with high stakes as both teams aim to clinch the series. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres are on the brink of completing their most successful road trip in team history, having won seven consecutive games and aiming for an 8-1 record. The San Francisco Giants are also looking strong, dominating the Colorado Rockies in their series with impressive pitching performances. Giants' Jordan Hicks, struggling in recent starts, is expected to be re-evaluated after his next outing.