Aaron Judge Yankees Mets Jul 26, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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The Subway Series is back, and this time around there’s more anticipation with both the New York Mets and New York Yankees good at the same time. Some even think the two could potentially meet for a World Series matchup — the first time that would happen since 2000.

At a packed house at Citi Field on Tuesday night, the Yankees were the first ones to strike with Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo hitting back-to-back opposite-field homers off Taijuan Walker to give them a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning.

Not exactly the result Walker wanted to start out his start. In fact, before Judge — a strong AL MVP candidate — took him deep, the Mets ace failed to give up a home run at home all season.

Judge and Rizzo’s bomb marks the 14th set of back-to-back home runs for the Yankees this season, tying the single-season franchise record set in 2009.

About Jasper Jones

A native east coaster via Connecticut, Jasper is a writer for The Comeback and Audacy Sports. He decided to head south for college, attending the University of Kentucky and graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism. Prior to joining The Comeback, Jones spent a year writing for FanSided's college football blog, Saturday Blitz, covering news surrounding the sport and recruiting. He spent the same amount of time doing some freelance work for the tabloid/sports outlet BlackSportsOnline. In his free time, Jones loves to cheer on his Kentucky Wildcats, collect sneakers, read a good book, and get in some gains at the gym. You can follow him on Twitter @jonesj2342.

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