Judge is only playing because he's going for the home run record. The Yankees place in the playoffs has been set, so typically the stars get rested during this time. Otherwise he would probably be in the lead right now because he hasn't hit anything but air in the last two games. He only looks like the hero in the batting race because he wants a home run record he already owns with the tie.
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