Aaron Judge is currently the best hitter in the league. Yet, even the best have some off days despite leading the league in all numbers. Judge is often called out for not performing under pressure. The slugger’s World Series struggles are still fresh on the minds of MLB fans.
The Yankees faced the Mets in Game 2 of the Subway Series, and Aaron Judge had one of his worst outings of the season. The captain went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in a 3-2 loss. Despite the rough game, Judge’s batting average remains above .400. While some MLB fans criticized the slugger for his performance, Yankees fans continued to show their support.
Yankees fans were upset to see Judge get trolled and took to social media to support their captain.
Aaron Judge went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in the loss to the Mets today. It's Judge's worst game of the season, dropping his batting average to .402 pic.twitter.com/upY36yfa1m
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 17, 2025
Here are some reactions from X.
“One bad game, that’s all, one bad game,” wrote one fan.
One bad game, that's all, one bad game.
— The GOAT 🐐 (@TheG0ATPlays) May 18, 2025
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral MLB stories via Google! Follow Us
“0-5 and still batting above .400. That’s insane,” another fan wrote.
0-5 and still batting above .400. That's insane….
— Jed Whelchel (@jedwhelchel) May 18, 2025
“402, yeah send him to the minors,” one fan wrote sarcastically.
402, yeah send him to the minors
— Tak 🕊️ (@TheTakMaeda) May 17, 2025
“Where is the Ohtani 0-6 graphic?” one fan asked.
Where is the ohtani 0-6 graphic?
— ₣Ʉ₮ɄⱤɆ🇵🇷🇩🇴 (@yanks2077) May 18, 2025
“The guy is allowed to have a bad day he was due but hopefully he’ll come back strong tomorrow,” one fan replied.
The guy is allowed to have a bad day he was due but hopefully he'll come back strong tomorrow.
— Stephen Nixon (@Stephen28157618) May 17, 2025
“Rare off game. Soto does this like every 3 games,” one Yankee fan said.
Rare off game. Soto does this like every 3 games.
— Jolt (@Jolt_11) May 17, 2025
He’s STILL the best player in the game.
— Dano (@DJDanMaui) May 17, 2025
Aaron Judge Remains Frontrunner For AL MVP
Not only does Judge lead the American League, but he’s also pacing the entire MLB. The All-Star is putting up incredible numbers and remains the frontrunner for the AL MVP. After winning his second AL MVP last season, Judge now has a strong chance to claim his third.
On the other hand, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is the frontrunner for the NL MVP. The only major category where Ohtani leads Judge is home runs – Ohtani has 16, while Judge has 15. Still, the Yankees star is currently the hottest hitter in the league and is determined to lead his team on another World Series run.
The Yankees hope to win the series against the Mets. However, they will be playing without Oswaldo Cabrera.
