The New York Yankees will be facing an uphill battle as the ALDS will go to the Bronx following two electric outings from the Toronto Blue Jays in Games 1 and 2.
Toronto outscored New York 23-8 in the first two games of the series. This has raised concerns for Yankees fans as they attempt their run to a second straight World Series.
As their time continues to wear out on the season, AL MVP hopeful Aaron Judge seems to be dealing with some distress in the arm he injured during the regular season.
Ken Rosenthal: Aaron Judge is still dealing with pain in his throwing arm
Of course, New York gets some sense of home-field advantage every time it returns to Yankee Stadium. Whether that be during the regular season or in the postseason, it's a different ballgame when games are played in the Bronx.
Down 2-0 to the Blue Jays, there's still a lot of pressure on the Yankees back heading into Games 3 and 4. This weight could be raised as New York superstar Aaron Judge continues to play through pain.
Judge, 33, is still facing setbacks from the flexor strain that sidelined him from July 27 to Aug. 5 while also limiting him from playing defense in the outfield. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported.
Although it definitely hasn't affected his play at the plate (.444 batting average and 1.024 OPS in the postseason), it can be something to monitor while Judge still seeks his first home run of October baseball.
The Yankees and Blue Jays will be getting a day of rest and travel on Monday as the series flips locations. Game 3 will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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