Judge crashes through the fence for catch fit for Hollywood

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Judge added a Hollywood second to his all-time spotlight reel.

Judge made one of the crucial splendid catches of his profession within the eighth inning of Saturday’s 6-3 win in opposition to the Dodgers, operating full-speed to rob an extra-base hit from J.D. Martinez earlier than crashing via the right-field bullpen gate at Dodger Stadium.

The reigning American League MVP stumbled out of play as Max Muncy tagged up on the play, taking second base. According to Statcast, Judge coated 79 ft in 4.7 seconds to make the play, which had a catch likelihood of fifty p.c.

Judge gave the impression to be staggered briefly by the impression.

He was visited close to his place in proper area by supervisor Aaron Boone, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and head athletic coach Tim Lentych, plus assistant athletic coach Alfonso Malaguti, earlier than remaining within the recreation.

Earlier in Saturday’s contest, Judge hit his American League-leading nineteenth dwelling run, a solo shot within the sixth inning off Shelby Miller.