VIDEO: Aaron Judge Lays Out to Make Superb Diving Catch to Rob Michael Brantley of Extra Bases
By Scott Rogust
Fans at Yankee Stadium were silenced after George Springer's go-ahead three-run homer in the third inning. However, the Yankee faithful were awakened by an impressive play by Aaron Judge in the fifth inning. With the ever-dangerous Michael Brantley at the plate, pitcher Masahiro Tanaka surrendered a hit to right field, looking destined for extra bases. That's when Judge extended his body to make an impressive diving catch, getting Brantley out to end the inning.
Micheal Brantley learned the hard way that no ball is getting past Aaron Judge easily. While the Astros still hold the lead over the Yankees, Judge's defensive highlight helped the Bombers pick up a bit of momentum heading into the later half of the game.