Aaron Judge Ties Mantle's Yankees Intentional Walk Record

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees tied Mickey Mantle's 1957 franchise record by drawing his 23rd intentional walk of the season, a feat accomplished during a four-game sweep by the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays intentionally walked Judge five times in the series, marking the most intentional walks for a Yankee in a single series. Judge also matched Albert Pujols as the only player to receive 23 intentional walks before the All-Star break. Despite Judge's impressive performance, including a .363 batting average and leading the American League with 64 walks, the Yankees' lineup has struggled to support him, which contributed to their loss of the division lead. Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the team after the sweep, urging them to play up to their potential. The Blue Jays' strategy of pitching around Judge proved effective, helping them secure a 4-0 series victory.