"He kind of called his shot" - Aaron Judge recalls Yankees teammate Giancarlo Stanton's pregame 'joke' after moonshot to center field

The New York Yankees made it three wins in three after easing past the Kansas City Royals in the second game of the series on Tuesday. The Bronx Bombers' star-studded offense, featuring Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, helped the team to a comprehensive 10-1 win at Kauffman Stadium.

The Yankees opened the scoring after captain Aaron Judge's RBI single in the first inning. Judge continued his incredible home run-hitting stretch after a two-run homer in the top of the seventh to take his tally to 25 home runs this season.

Giancarlo Stanton followed the Yankees captain with a solo home run of his own in the seventh. Stanton's moonshot over the centerfield wall was measured at 446 feet.

Judge shed light on an interesting conversation with Stanton in his post-game interview, saying:

"That was pretty impressive. He was joking with us pregame saying this is the one spot he hasn't gone dead center at... He kind of called his shot I guess."

It was Stanton's 16th home run of the season, the third most by a Yankee this season, behind Juan Soto's 17 and Judge's league-leading 25.

Aaron Boone heralds Aaron Judge's ability to tweak his game

Aaron Judge continued his MVP-calibre hitting stretch after Austin Wells' three-run homer helped the Yankees to a six-run lead in the top of the fourth inning. Judge has now driven in 49 runs with 21 home runs during a 41-game stretch after a slow start to the season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave his flowers to Judge ahead of the game on Tuesday, highlighting the former MVP's desire to get better with changes to his game after an injury-riddled season last year.

“I think any time you are in this league for a long time and become a veteran player, even the best of the best like Aaron Judge, he’s got to constantly make small adjustments and adjustments to the game,” Boone said.

“And he does a good job of that. I think he continues to be involved as a player, and his experience serves him well.”

Although Juan Soto failed to register a hit during the game after his second start since a minor injury concern, Boone was happy with the team's offense and the miserly defense lead by Marcus Stroman's impressive outing from the mound.