Yankees Secure Postseason Spot with Aaron Judge's Home Run

The New York Yankees secured their 61st postseason berth by defeating the Minnesota Twins 8-3 on Monday, with Aaron Judge hitting a three-run home run during a six-run eighth inning.

This victory marked the Yankees' ninth playoff appearance in the last ten seasons. Judge, who had struggled since returning from injury, hit his 18th home run of the season, his first since May 24, sending a cutter from A.J. Minter 415 feet into the left field stands.

New York has now won six of their last seven games, improving their record to 87-63, while the Twins have lost eight of their last eleven games, diminishing their postseason hopes.