Aaron Judge had plenty to celebrate Saturday night as he helped lead the Yankees to their first World Series berth in 15 years. But the Yankees captain made sure to savor the moment with his biggest supporter—his wife, Samantha Bracksieck—after the team’s thrilling 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Judge and Bracksieck shared a heartwarming moment on the field at Progressive Field in Cleveland, soaking in the excitement of the Yankees’ long-awaited return to the Fall Classic. The couple, married for nearly three years, took photos with Judge’s parents, Patty and Wayne, as they celebrated the Yankees’ achievement. Bracksieck, sporting a custom jacket adorned with images of her husband, proudly stood by Judge’s side as they relished the team’s accomplishment.
“You win with good people and good players,” Judge reflected after the game. “That’s what it comes down to. You can have different formulas and different ideas … but we knew it was something special.”
The Yankees finished the regular season with an impressive 94-68 record, and Judge played a pivotal role in their success, belting 58 home runs during the year. Despite going 0-for-4 in Saturday night’s contest and hitting 3-for-18 over the course of the five-game series, Judge’s leadership and presence have been crucial to the team’s postseason success.
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While the Yankees celebrated Saturday’s victory with wild champagne and beer showers in the clubhouse, the team remains focused on the ultimate goal—winning their first World Series title since 2009. Judge echoed that sentiment, saying, “We didn’t come here for this. We came here for the ultimate prize.”
Rumors have recently surfaced that Judge’s wife is pregnant with their first child, but she or Judge has yet to make an official announcement.
The Yankees now await their World Series opponent, which will be either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the New York Mets. The Dodgers hold a 3-2 lead in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and will face the Mets in Game 6 on Sunday night.
Should the Dodgers secure the win, Game 1 of the World Series will take place in Los Angeles on Friday. If the Mets manage to force and win a Game 7, the World Series will kick off in the Bronx.
For Judge, this World Series berth represents a significant milestone in his career as the leader of the Yankees, and he’s undoubtedly looking forward to the challenge ahead.
As he and Bracksieck celebrated on the field Saturday night, it was clear that, while they appreciated the moment, their focus remains on bringing a championship back to New York.
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