Aaron Judge: 'I Gotta Step Up' for Yankees amid World Series Struggles vs. Dodgers

Following the New York Yankees' 4-2 loss in Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, center fielder Aaron Judge told reporters, "I need to step up."

"I think it's trying to make things happen instead of letting the game come to you," Judge said. "That's what it really comes down to... I gotta start swinging at strikes."

Judge had four at-bats on Saturday night, recording three strikeouts.

"Especially with what Gleyber (Torres) and Juan (Soto) are doing at the top of the lineup, I have to back them up," Judge continued. "They're gonna keep getting on base. I got to drop them in or move them over."

In the Yankees' 6-3 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1, Judge went 1-for-5 at the plate and recorded three strikeouts.

Judge has historically struggled in the postseason, boasting a batting average of 42-for-207 (.203) over 54 games with 15 home runs, while his career batting average stands at .288.

This postseason, however, Judge has a batting average of just .174, a stark contrast to his impressive .322 average during the 2024 regular season, which was his second-best ever.

Judge and the Yankees will look to secure their first win in the series on Monday as it shifts to New York.