“Time to bounce back”- Aaron Judge sends a bold message after the Yankees lost to the Rays

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 5, 2025, 18:23 IST

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Following their electrifying start to the 2025 season, the New York Yankees, led by Aaron Judge, faced scrutiny after losing a series to the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge addressed the team's offensive struggles and expressed confidence in their ability to bounce back.

“Time to bounce back”- Aaron Judge sends a bold message after the Yankees lost to the Rays (Image Source: Getty Images)

When it comes to talking about one of the best teams in the MLB, it is difficult to miss out on the New York Yankees. After witnessing an electrifying start to the 2025 season, the Aaron Judge-led team has been under the scanner after losing two series. Recently, Judge reacted to their loss against the Tampa Bay Rays and even sent out a strong message to the other major league teams for the ongoing season.

Aaron Judge looks forward to bouncing back after the Yankees lost against the Tampa Bay Rays

The American League Eastern Division leaders, the New York Yankees, made headlines after they went on to lose the second series of the 2025 MLB season against the Tampa Bay Rays. The two-score deficit during the recent face-off with the Rays brought the Yankees under the scanner along with their most prominent star athlete, Aaron Judge. After a humiliating loss against the Rays, Aaron Judge opened up about the loopholes in the team’s performance and even sent out a clear and strong message about their comeback.
During the post-game interview Judge said,
“It’s tough, especially on a day like today, a rubber match, a chance to win the series. We kind of fell short, especially on the offensive side, not really getting things going.”

He further explained-
“It’s tough, but this team, we battle with the best of them. We've got faith in everybody in this lineup, up and down. We know what we’re capable of doing. That’s where we were able to rally in the last couple innings. We gave ourselves a chance in the ninth, but we just couldn’t get that one guy on to see if we could get some magic going.”
The Yankees superstar ended the interview with a strong message for the upcoming game-
"Time to bounce back; get ready for San Diego (Padres).”
The New York Yankees suffered the second blow after Jazz Chrisholm Jr. was impacted by an injury recently. Despite injuries and inconsistent performance, the New York Yankees have always found a way back to glory.
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