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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge mashes 62nd homer to break AL single-season record — ARLINGTON — Just three pitches in, after six days and five games, Aaron Judge stood alone in American League history Tuesday night. — The Yankees slugger mashed the third pitch of the second game …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The road to 62: How Aaron Judge made home run history in 2022 — Move over, Roger Maris: New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit his 62nd home run of the 2022 MLB season, setting the single-season record for the American League. — His 62nd home run — which came off Texas Rangers righty Jesus Tinoco …
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Pinstripe Alley and New Jersey Online
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone pulls Luis Severino after seven no-hit innings; Yankees beat Rangers 3-1 — ARLINGTON — Luis Severino was not happy and neither were most of the fans at Globe Life Park Monday night. — Despite the Yankees pulling out a 3-1 win over the Rangers, nobody got what they really wanted.
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Orange County Register, Sports Illustrated, New Jersey Online and MLB Baseball News …
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge launches 62nd home run, sets AL single-season record — ARLINGTON, Texas — The American League has a new single-season home run king. — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge launched his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night on the road against the Texas Rangers …
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New Jersey Online, Mercury News and MLB Baseball News …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Aaron Judge hits 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris' American League and Yankees record — ARLINGTON, Texas — There was a gasp, a moment of silence, and an explosion of exhilaration Tuesday evening, reverberating deep in the heart of Texas and heard 'round the baseball world.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Aaron Judge comes through with homer No. 62 on an unforgettable night in Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who circled the bases with his mind in a haze three hours earlier Tuesday evening, was now on the field, still trying to comprehend the historic moment.
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Jason Beede / Orlando Sentinel:
After Hurricane Ian, UCF focuses on opening AAC play on right foot vs. SMU — It's been nearly two weeks since UCF took the field inside FBC Mortgage Stadium. The Knights last played on Sept. 24 before Hurricane Ian swept through Central Florida, forcing postponements for their home game vs. SMU twice.
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Denver Post
John W. Davis / Press Telegram:
Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week: Nico Iamaleava, Warren — The senior quarterback threw five touchdown passes in the first half against Mayfair — PRESS-TELEGRAM BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Noteworthy: Iamaleava threw for 247 yards and five touchdowns in the first half …
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson scores 16 points in Knicks preseason debut win against Detroit Pistons — So this is what a real point guard looks like. — Jalen Brunson was impressive in his Knicks debut Tuesday, flashing the playmaking and organizing skills that have long eluded this franchise.
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Denver Post and Padres
John W. Davis / Press Telegram:
Press-Telegram Girls Athlete of the Week: Samarah DaCoud, Lakewood — The senior outside hitter led Lakewood to an important league win against Long Beach Poly — PRESS-TELEGRAM GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Noteworthy: DaCoud led Lakewood to a 3-1 win against Long Beach Poly on Sept. 27.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets look to turn page against Nationals after disastrous sweep by Braves — ATLANTA — The Mets seem to be searching for answers after getting swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. — The defending World Series champs now control the NL East after a dismal showing by the Mets at Truist Park.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB's stretch run proves anti-climactic in first year of new playoff system
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Braves finish sweep of Mets, add to division lead
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ESPN:
'We're not done': Confident Philadelphia Phillies win, secure first postseason berth in 11 years — HOUSTON — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and interim manager Rob Thomson …
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New Jersey Online and New York Post
Damian Calhoun / Daily Breeze:
Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Week: Diego Rodriguez, Bishop Montgomery — Rodriguez had a big night for the Knights in Friday's 38-27 win over Mary Star — Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Week — Noteworthy: Rodriguez had a busy night as the Knights defeated Mary Star 38-27 in a Camino Real League game.
