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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 27: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a striking out in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the New York Yankees played their first game of the 2026 season when they faced off against the San Francisco Giants in California.
The Yankees dominated, wining by a score of 7-0.
However, superstar Aaron Judge finished four strikeouts and zero hits in five at-bats.
Aaron Judge On Wrong Side Of New York Yankees History
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 25: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a strike out against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning on Opening Day at Oracle Park on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Judge was also on the wrong side of Yankees history with his performance against the Giants.
Real App wrote: “Aaron Judge is now tied for the most games in Yankees history with 4+ strikeouts.”
MLB World Reacts To Judge’s Rough Night
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a home-run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Underdog MLB: “Aaron Judge tonight: K K K K Rest of Yankees: 9-22”
@TalkinYanks: “Aaron Judge has struck out four times in one game for the first time since September 28, 2024”
ESPN Insights: “Despite the Yankees’ 7-0 season-opening win, reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge went 0-5 with 4 strikeouts. He didn’t have a single 4-strikeout game in the 2025 season 😳”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts to hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
@bigolyankeegal: “Some of yall forget Aaron judge does this every first 2 weeks of the year chill out”
@ThebronxRant: “As a Yankee fan, I’ve realize years ago that Aaron Judge isn’t as clutch as people say. He doesn’t show up when you need him most, but then turns around and performs when it doesn’t really matter. Today, though, he didn’t do any of that—he was just flat-out horrible.”
@aroundbasestalk: “WBC has leaked over to the regular season. Judge will figure this out no doubt but still concerning.”
GettyMESA, ARIZONA – MARCH 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees warms up on deck during the first inning of the spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 23, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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