A victory lap like no other.
Aaron Judge and his wife Samantha Bracksieck walked off into the sunset together after the Yankees slugger made history on Tuesday, becoming the American League single-season home run record-holder after hitting his 62nd homer.
Judge surpassed the mark he shared for a week with Roger Maris in the first inning off Texas pitcher Jesus Tinoco — and received a standing ovation from the road crowd in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
The happy couple — who tied the knot in December — was all smiles as they held hands walking through the back hallways of Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Judge and Bracksieck reunited after his historic game and headed to a post-game press conference, where the outfielder’s parents Patty and Wayne Judge watched on as he reflected on the night.
Bracksieck and Patty held hands during the press conference as the family soaked in Judge’s historic night.
“It’s a big relief. I think that everyone can sit back down in their seats and watch the ballgame, you know? No, but it’s been a fun ride so far,” Judge said. “Getting a chance to do this, with the team we’ve got, the guys surrounding me, the constant support from my family whose been with me through this whole thing … it’s been a great honor.”
Bracksieck was seen with Judge’s parents at the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Rangers. She was not shown in the nightcap, however.
It remains unclear how the notoriously private couple will celebrate Judge’s big night. Meanwhile, back home in New York, the Empire State Building was lit up in Yankees colors to honor Judge.
The Yankees finish their series against the Rangers in Texas on Wednesday.
