Judge's Walk-Off Homer Lifts Yankees Past Red Sox in Bronx Thriller

NEW YORK (Day.News) — Aaron Judge delivered once again for the Yankees faithful, smashing a 98-mph fastball from Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen deep into the right-field seats for a two-run walk-off homer, securing a 5-4 victory in extra innings at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The dramatic finish came after New York trailed 4-3 entering the bottom of the 10th, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. drawing a leadoff walk to set the stage for Judge's heroics. Initially reported by CBS New York, the win on May 3, 2026, improved the Yankees' record to 24-12, their best start since 2024. The game, part of the iconic Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, saw New York starter Carlos Rodón pitch 6.1 strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight Boston hitters, including Rafael Devers twice. Boston grabbed a 4-3 lead in the ninth on a two-run homer by Jarren Duran off Yankees reliever Clay Holmes, but the Bombers' bullpen held firm in extras with Luke Weaver escaping a bases-loaded jam in the 10th. Over 46,000 fans packed the 99-year-old stadium, chanting 'Let's go Yankees' as the temperature dipped into the 50s under clear Bronx skies. Judge, the Yankees' captain and Bronx native from nearby Linden, New Jersey, now leads the majors with 14 home runs this season, raising his RBI total to 38. The victory avenges a recent 4-2 series loss to Boston at Fenway Park on April 23, where New York swept a three-game set behind pitching from Gerrit Cole. With the Orioles looming next at Yankee Stadium on May 5, this win solidifies New York's grip on first place in the AL East, fueling hopes for another playoff run from the pinstripes.