EXTRAS
STAT OF THE DAY
38 Judge’s first homer since mid-August was his 38th of the year, tying Wally Berger and Frank Robinson for second-most by a rookie in a single season — 11 behind Mark McGwire’s record (1987).
UNSUNG HERO
Jacoby Ellsbury, back in the everyday lineup with Aaron Hicks returning to the disabled list, reached base in all four plate appearances with three singles and a walk.
M.I.A.
Former Mets reliever Addison Reed surrendered an RBI infield single to Sanchez, a three-run double to Castro and a two-run homer to Judge in the Yanks’ sixrun sixth.