New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge notched a significant milestone on Wednesday night as he blasted his 300th career home run against the Chicago White Sox. However, this home run carried more than just statistical significance for Judge, as it was fueled by a surge of anger within him.

In the top of the eighth inning, with the Yankees holding a comfortable 6-2 lead, Judge took advantage of a 3-0 count and swung at an inside fastball, sending it soaring over the left field wall. With that swing, Judge made history, becoming the fastest player in MLB history to reach 300 home runs, achieving the feat in 132 games fewer than the previous record holder, Ralph Kiner.

Speaking with reporters after the game, Judge admitted that his frustration stemmed from the White Sox intentionally walking All-star Juan Soto, who had been wreaking havoc on opposing pitchers throughout the series. This decision to bypass Soto and face Judge proved to be a catalyst for his game-changing home run.

Judge typically exercises caution on a 3-0 count, opting to take a pitch and potentially pass it on to the next batter. However, in this particular situation, Judge felt compelled to deliver when given the opportunity. "If they want to pitch to you, you have to come through," Judge stated, reflecting on his mindset at the plate.

This season, Judge has often found himself on the receiving end of intentional walks and pitchers pitching around him. As a frontrunner for the AL MVP title, his powerful swings have struck fear into opposing teams. Surprisingly, it has been catche Austin Wells who has often been preferred as the preferred cleanup hitter.

In the White Sox series, Soto had been on fire, hitting a career-first three-home run game and even opening the scoring in Wednesday's game with a solo shot. The decision to intentionally walk Soto and face Judge was strategic, as explained by White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore. "It's pick your poison," Sizemore reasoned. "Soto has definitely been the hotter of those two bats, even though Judge has been hot, too."

Judge's 300th home run was even more impressive due to the fact that the pitch was sinking inside, likely to be called a ball if he hadn't swung. Yet, Judge adapted, bringing his hands in and unleashing a powerful swing to clear the fence. The significance of his achievement was evident as he admired his home run for a brief moment before acknowledging his teammates and rounding the bases.

The dynamic duo of Soto and Judge has been a source of excitement for fans and analysts alike. Their exceptional season together has been akin to a perfect marriage, with Soto batting in the second spot and Judge following closely behind. Pitchers find themselves in a dilemma, forced to determine which batter to face - a predicament accurately described by Sizemore as "pick your poison."

While Soto has been on a hot streak throughout the series, Judge has been equally impressive in August. With a.333 average, four consecutive multi-hit games, and a slash line of.500/.643/.875, Judge's impact on the Yankees' lineup cannot be ignored. Moreover, intentional walks have become a common sight for Judge, with seven of his 16 walks this month being intentional.

As the Yankees continue their pursuit of success this season, Aaron Judge's relentless drive and anger-fueled performance serve as a potent weapon in their offensive arsenal. With his historic 300th home run, Judge has etched his name in baseball history, solidifying his position as one of the game's most formidable sluggers.