Aaron Judge delivers a walk-off home run to give the New York Yankees a much-needed win over the Tampa Bay Rays, ending the Rays’ lead in the American League East. Multiple reports describe how the Yankees, who were struggling in recent games, come out ahead when Judge hits a deciding, opposite-field shot off Kevin Kelly. The victory arrives after a difficult stretch for New York, which had lost 10 of its previous 14 games dating back to May 8. One account also places the Yankees at roughly 5½ games behind the first-place Rays before the homer, highlighting the importance of the result in the standings. Following the win, the teams’ positioning shifts: the Yankees move to within 4½ games of the top spot, effectively cutting into Tampa Bay’s division advantage. The reports agree that the game ends on Judge’s home run and that the Yankees’ performance provides a timely boost after a prolonged slump.