Aaron Judge bids to make history after hitting his 48th homer of the season

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The New York Yankees star, Aaron Judge has now finished 48 home runs after hitting against the New York Mets this week in the Subway Series.

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His MLB-leading 48th homer came as he launched a drive 453 feet into the bleachers to help the Yankees sweep the two-game series against their cross-town rivals with another 4-2 win.

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He is now back on track to overtake Roger Maris' historic AL record of 61 homers in a single season, set back in 1961.

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The Yankees currently lead the AL East by eight games and have now recorded three straight wins for just the second time since the All-Star break.

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"I think the swagger has always been there," Judge told reporters after the game.

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"I think it just took a little reminder of who we are and what type of baseball we play. We got it back." he added.

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The Yankees now fly to California to face the Oakland Athletics in their next regular season game, with all eyes on Judge.

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