Yankees Sweep Athletics, Close to AL East Title

Aaron Judge hit his Major League-leading 56th home run, further solidifying his MVP-caliber season as the Yankees are on the verge of clinching the AL East title. Judge has been instrumental in the Yankees' recent success, contributing significantly in a 7-4 win over the Oakland Athletics, which completed a three-game sweep and extended their lead to six games over the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees (92-64) need just one more win against Baltimore in their upcoming series to secure the division title. Judge's performance has been exceptional, leading the league in numerous offensive categories and surpassing historical milestones within the franchise. The Athletics, set to move to Sacramento next season and Las Vegas in 2028, struggled against the Yankees, who have also secured homefield advantage throughout the AL playoffs. Luís Gil continued his strong season, earning his 15th win, while Luke Weaver recorded his fourth save.