Yankees Win Seventh Straight Behind Judge's 42nd Homer

Aaron Judge hit his 42nd home run of the season, moving within one of Yankees legend Yogi Berra on the franchise's all-time home run list, as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 5-3 extra-innings victory over the Chicago White Sox. Despite batting just .218 in August due to a recent right flexor strain, Judge's towering homer in the fourth inning energized the team, which now trails the first-place Toronto Blue Jays by two games in the AL East. Cody Bellinger delivered the game-winning single in the 11th inning after Judge was intentionally walked, illustrating the Yankees' resilient and opportunistic approach during their surge. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler contributed six strong innings, while the bullpen, including David Bednar and closer Camilo Doval, preserved the win. The Yankees have won nine consecutive road games for the first time since their 1998 championship season and have trimmed their division deficit from 6.5 games to just two in one week. The team's confidence is building as they prepare to face playoff contenders in upcoming series, highlighting their momentum late in the season.